For Houlton, Remembrance Day also has a connection to our own history. Established in Hull in 1879, the business has lived through two World Wars, with members of the Houlton family playing their part both at home and overseas.
John Houlton began his bricklaying apprenticeship in 1904, working on some of the company's major mills and silos before seeing active service during the First World War.
During this time, his father, George Houlton Senior, was contracted by the War Office to purchase horses for use in France, drawing on his expert knowledge.
John became a partner in the business in 1916 and went on to manage the company through much of the Second World War.
It was a particularly difficult period, with cancelled contracts, staff shortages and frequent air raids across Hull. Houlton undertook important War Office work, including coastal defence projects, pillboxes, ARP shelters and emergency water tanks, as well as extensive repairs to buildings damaged by air raids.
Alongside managing the business, John served as an ARP warden, while many of the company's older employees and young apprentices also helped with Home Guard and ARP duties.
Despite everything, the company continued through the war years, with John remaining dedicated to the business until his death in 1957.
As we reflect this Remembrance Day, we remember all those who served, sacrificed and supported their communities during wartime.