Falklands : ACTIVITIES FOR 29th ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION DAY ANNOUNCED
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 31.05.2011 (Article Archived on 17.06.2011)
Activities to mark the 29th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, have been arranged for Tuesday14 June 2011.
ACTIVITIES FOR 29th ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION DAY ANNOUNCED
By J. Brock (FINN)
Activities to mark the 29th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation in 1982, have been arranged for Tuesday14 June 2011.
Beginning with a Thanksgiving Service held in Christ Church Cathedral at 9.45 am, the day will progress in the time-honoured traditional way. His Excellency the Governor, Members of the Legislative Assembly together with the Commander British Forces will attend the service.
The marching troops will consist of the Royal Navy, Falkland Islands Defence Force, Army, and Royal Air Force. Members of the Merchant Navy and Youth Groups will be in attendance. Veterans from 1982, including local residents and a small contingent from the United Kingdom will also be present
At 11.00 am a ceremony will be held at the Liberation Monument in front of the Secretariat building. After prayers His Excellency the Governor will lay a wreath. Wreaths will also be laid by a Member of the Legislative Assembly, the Commander British Forces, Veteran associations, and by relatives and others wishing to do so.
Members of the community wishing to attend are asked to arrive no later than 10.45 a.m. Attention is drawn to the fact that Ross Road between Barrack St and Reservoir Road will be closed to traffic to enable the ceremony at the Monument to take place.
A civic reception, hosted by the Falkland Islands Government, will be held in the Town Hall from 11.30. All residents and members of the Armed Services are cordially invited to attend. It is appropriate for medals and decorations to be worn on this occasion.
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