Falklands : We Will Remember Them on 11 November
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 30.10.2006 (Article Archived on 13.11.2006)

Poppy Day and Remembrance Sunday have special Meaning to people in the Falklands.

Painting (c) J. Brock (FINN) - The Poppy

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ON 11 NOVEMBER

By J. Brock (FINN)

The Poppy

The Falkland Islands Government have made the following arrangements for Sunday 12^th November 2006, Remembrance Sunday.

A Memorial Service in Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.45 am will begin the solemn day.  His Excellency the Governor, Commander British Forces, members of Council together with other Senior Officers of the Armed Services will be attending this Service.  During the Service a collection will be made for the Earl Haig Fund.

Detachments from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and the Falkland Islands Defence Force will form up at the Cross of Sacrifice at about 1000hrs.  Youth organisations will also be present as well as relatives and others wishing to lay wreaths will be shown to their places.

His Excellency the Governor Mr Alan Huckle and the Commander British Forces will arrive at the Cross of Sacrifice at approximately 1048hrs and a short nondenominational service will then be held and the Roll of Honour read out.  This will be followed by the two minutes silence marked by the firing of the saluting guns on Victory Green. 

The Governor will lay a wreath, followed by representatives of the Armed Services, The Falkland Islands Defence Force, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Royal British Legion.  Others wishing to lay wreathes will then do so.

This is a public occasion and it is earnestly hoped that as many members of the community as possible will attend this commemorative ceremony and play an equal part in honouring those who lost their lives for their country.  It is appropriate for medals to be worn on this occasion.

All those arriving by vehicle should arrive by 10.40 am.  To avoid congestion it would be appreciated if those using vehicles would await the departure of the parade before moving off.

Members of the public are also invited to observe two minutes silence on Remembrance Day, Saturday 11^th November, commencing at 11.00 a.m. The firing of the saluting guns on Victory Green will signal the commencement and conclusion of the two minutes silence.

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