The focal point of the commemorations will be at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, where representatives of HM Coastguard will among those attending to bear witness and join the two-minute silence.
In their own words some of those coastguards taking part, from coastal bases and operation rooms, explain the special meaning this day carries for them and their families.
Trevor (Robbie) Robertson, Coastal Operations Area Commander, Central Scotland
I’m hugely honoured to be the first HM Coastguard officer to command one of the Uniformed Civilian Services (USC) detachments at the Cenotaph.
Alongside serving members of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF, we will comprise a guard of honour for the marchpast by veterans – some of whom will be my former shipmates from HMS Penelope on which I served during the Falklands War.
I am extremely proud to serve HM Coastguard and to represent all those who lost their lives during the First World War and in conflicts up to the present day. I am very conscious that I will also be representing the wider Maritime and Coastguard Agency where all will have within their families their own stories and remembrances on this day.
Harry Traynor, Coastguard Rescue Officer, Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue Team (CRT)
I am exceptionally proud to have been selected to represent not only my HM Coastguard colleagues at Lough Erne but the whole service at this important and special occasion.
Remembrance honours and recognises the family members, colleagues and friends who gave their lives in service to us all.
Alexander Cox, Senior Aeronautical Operations Officer, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), Fareham
Many members of my family have served or continue to serve in the military. I was also a member of the University Royal Naval Unit through which I gained an understanding of the significance of Remembrance for military personnel and those who support them.
In my current role, I am proud to work alongside exemplary military branches on day-to-day search and rescue operations. It is therefore important to me that HM Coastguard is represented at Remembrance. I hope that, in years to come, I will look back on the occasion as a highlight of my Coastguard career.
David Welland, Station Officer (SO), Burnham-on-Sea CRT
I think it is extremely important to recognise the sacrifice throughout the years of many service men and women, and the ongoing commitment from serving personnel in the armed forces and wider emergency service community.
Unfortunately, I lost my dad this year and will also be using this as an opportunity to remember him. I served six years with the Royal Engineers with tours in Kenya, Macedonia and the Gulf.
I have served 22 years with HM Coastguard, 14 as station officer. I'm extremely proud and hope to serve for many years to come.
Ian Loftus, SO, Langdon Battery CRT
I am extremely proud to have been chosen as one of the contingent to represent HM Coastguard.
Having attended for many years and marching with my Army regimental association, this year will be even more poignant to reflect and think about all those who have given their life for the country.
Mollie Evans, Maritime Operations Officer, Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC)
I joined HM Coastguard in 2024 after 22 years as a science teacher. Remembrance is deeply personal to me.
My grandfather served with the Royal Engineers after D-Day, helping the Allied advance through Europe, while my great-grandfather served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War and fought at the Somme.
Their experiences were rarely discussed, but I recognise the sacrifices they made and the impact those events must have had on their lives.
Being selected to represent HM Coastguard is a genuine honour, and I am excited to be part of a national event that continues to recognise the sacrifices made by so many.
Gerallt Owen, SO, Camaes CRT
This year marks 20 years of service with HM Coastguard, and being selected to take part in the Remembrance Sunday march in London is a real highlight.
My dad also served 26 years in HM Coastguard, so it has always been a big part of my life. It's a big part of the community here too, with generations helping to keep our coastline safe.
I’ve proudly represented HM Coastguard at local events, including the Cemaes Carnival, but marching at the Cenotaph in London is a big step up!
To represent HM Coastguard on Remembrance Sunday is a deeply humbling experience and an opportunity to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Sarah King, Maritime Operations Officer, MRCC Holyhead
I have served as a Maritime Operations Officer for 10 and a half years. Although my family has been fortunate not to have lost anyone to war, I have always found Remembrance Day a poignant reminder of all those who lost their lives and of the families who live with that loss.
I was privileged to represent HM Coastguard at the Coronation of King Charles III, which was an unforgettable experience. I have always wanted to attend the Cenotaph in London to pay my respects and demonstrate my pride in the work undertaken by my Coastguard colleagues and me.
Steven Cox, Staff Officer Technical Services, HM Coastguard Technology Team
Before joining HM Coastguard, I served for 23 years in the Royal Air Force, including operational deployments around the world.
Remembrance is deeply personal to me. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served before us, honour those who never returned and recognise those who continue to serve.
I am proud to represent HM Coastguard at this year’s Remembrance events. For me, it reflects a lifelong commitment to service, duty and supporting others when they need help most.
Jonathan Lamberth, SO, Newbiggin CRT
Representing HM Coastguard at the Cenotaph is a profound privilege and a once-in-a-lifetime honour.
It offers a moment to reflect on those who have made, and continue to make, the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
Coming from a family with a proud history of service in both the Army and Navy, this moment feels deeply personal.
