The Last Post: “In military tradition, the Last Post is a bugle call that signifies the end of the day’s activities. It is played at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. Historically, it was used by the British Army to signal that the final sentry post had been inspected in a military camp inspection and the area was secure for the night.” #wewillrememberthem | Michelle Ferreri

Have you ever wondered how much preparation goes into playing the Last Post at the Cenotaph Remembrance Service? The RNRMC has gone behind the scenes at the Royal Marines School of Music and found out that the RM Bugler has two years of training prior to Passing Out. They may be called upon to play at events, funerals or even at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Sgt Bugler Kerrie Silk RM is preparing to play the Last Post on Sunday and talked to us about what that feels like and why she volunt