The Guyana Legion along with other members of the public service on Sunday joined in the remembrance of the fallen soldiers in World Wars I and II.
Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds lays a wreath in memories of the soldiers who died during World Wars I and II
The occasion, held at the Guyana Legion was attended by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Commodore Gary Best, British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre, members of the discipline services, veterans and their families and students.
Ayre said the sacrifice of the servicemen has contributed in making the world a better place, noting that both men and women from British Guiana and the United Kingdom worked side by side in both wars.
While many persons in the month of November, recognised this moment by wearing what is called “puppy”, Commodore Gary Best said this tradition has enable the memories of the wars to be kept alive.
He said though much has been achieved from the services of the heroes, they should be greater recognition, not just being remembered for their great sacrifice.
“Our people brought us great honour in World War I and II, even though World War I was intended to put closure to all wars,” Prime Minister Hinds said.
He said everyone should take timeout to remember the pains and sufferings of those who died, as their sacrifice was one aimed at ending tyranny.
Earlier in the day, the prime minister joined members of the diplomatic community, armed forces and other officials in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph.
During his brief remarks there, Hinds said that “We are forever indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice to the cause of peace and freedom”.
The Cenotaph, located in the vicinity of the Bank of Guyana and the National Library, was built as a symbol for the remembrance of fallen soldiers in the wars fought in 1914 to 1918 and 1938 to 1945.
Remembrance Day is observed in most countries each ear on the second Sunday of November.
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