A SCHOOL paid tribute to a former pupil who lost his life while on duty in Iraq earlier this year as part of its annual Armistice Day service.
The ceremony at Wolsingham School and Community College was more poignant than ever this year as students and staff remembered those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Among the fallen heroes honoured was Warrant Officer Colin Wall, 34, a company sergeant major, who died in August.
An oak sapling was planted at the front of the school as a lasting memory of WO Wall.
Parents Barry and Joan, of Crook, were touched by the tribute to their only son, a father-of-three.
Mr Wall said: "The whole service was very moving, we're grateful the school made this touching tribute in memory of Colin."
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