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Remembrance Day commemorated in Region Six
(Kaieteur News) – Under heavy downpour, Remembrance Day, also known as ‘Poppy Day’, was commemorated on Sunday, in the East Berbice Corentyne (Region Six) to pay homage to those who fought bravely in the two world wars.
Regional Chairman Junior Bassant receives the salute during the ceremonial march pass in observance of Remembrance Day.
A simple ceremony was held at the Esplanade Ground, New Amsterdam Regional Democratic Council (RDC). It began with a customary minute of silence, followed by brief remarks from Regional Chairman, Junior Bassant.
“On this Sunday of remembrance, we meet again to remember all those servant-men and women, who gave their lives in two world wars. We are forever indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice in the cause of peace and freedom.
Regional Chairman Junior Bassant participates in the wreath laying ceremony.
We also recall with gratitude those who, through the years, have made similar personal sacrifices in the continuous struggle for human dignity, social justice and freedom from all forms of oppression, wherever these exist,” the chairman emphasised.
The national exercise was supported by members of the joint services comprising the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Prison Service, Guyana Defence Force along with the Guyana Fire Service and constabulary of the Mayor and Town Council.
Held annually, the ceremony, which was attended also by programme heads and councillors of the RDC, featured wreath laying by senior officials of the region and the joint services, as well as the traditional 21-gun salute and a parade by joint services personnel.
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