article_snippet: Seats were left empty at the service as family members of the 453 who died chose not to attend.
article_snippet: Around 20 bereaved family members and veterans were either unwell or unable to travel at the last minute and did not attend the service.
article_snippet: Another 15 to 20 bereaved family members and veterans unexpectedly did not turn up.
article_snippet: A Ministry of Defence source said: ‘A Ministry of Defence source’s understandable that on such an emotional day for so many people there were some who felt they couldn’t attend today’s service.