The Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate

Today I visited Ypres, a city in Flanders, Belgium. The city is known for its role in World War I and the famous Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. The Menin Gate is a war memorial dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the battles around Ypres. It is inscribed with the names of over 54,000 soldiers whose graves are unknown. The Last Post ceremony has been held every evening since 1928 (except during WWII) to honour and remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war. It was a moving ceremony that left me reflecting on the impact of war and the importance of remembrance.