David Amess MP attended the Southend Battle of Britain Service and Parade on Sunday, 15 September to mark the Battle of Britain Day. Dignitaries attended alongside Mr Amess to show their respect and gratitude to the fallen:

"Never was so much owed by so many to so few"

- Winston Churchill 20th August 1940

Mr Amess commented, “It is always an honour to attend the Southend Battle of Britain Service and Parade, to honour the 2,927 aircrew who courageously served in the RAF to defend Britain and those 544 aircrew who gave their lives, in one of the darkest periods of our history,” he added, “When I grew up in London there were constant reminders of the heroism of those who gave their lives all around us, and it is a pleasure to pay my respects once more.”