Veterans Remembered

2011-11-23 07:50:32 by

In gratitude to those brave men who gave their lives for the good of mankind during the First and Second World Wars, a traditional memorial ceremony was held yesterday (Nov. 14) at the War Memorial, Basseterre, St. Kitts.
The Remembrance Day Ceremony, held in customary style, began with a two-minute silence in honor of the veterans and their sacrifices, the beginning and ending of which were signaled by gunfire.
Populated by representatives of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defense Force, Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, St. Kitts-Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, Ministers of Government, Consular and Diplomatic Corps, Ex-Serviceman?s Legion, uniformed bodies and members of the public, the Cenotaph was filled with readings/words of thanks to God, the promotion of peace and tribute. Led by the Governor-General, His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert M. Sebastian, wreaths were laid at the foot of the Cenotaph by Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Commissioner of Police Celvin Walwyn, Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Wallace, Chief Fire Officer Hester Rawlins and representatives of the other attending bodies.
The names of those from St. Kitts-Nevis and Anguilla who served in the two world wars were announced after the wreaths were laid, which undoubtedly led many to reflect on the plight of these brave men and their state of minds during battle.
Befitting the moment, the Last Post was rendered by the Defense Force Band following the period of silence.

Source:sknvibes.com