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Remembrance Sunday in the Falklands.
The following arrangements have been made for Sunday 13th November 2005, Remembrance Sunday.
There will be a Memorial Service in Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.45 am. 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.
At about 10.10 am a detachment of British Forces Falkland Islands and the Falkland Islands Defence Force will form up at the Cross of Sacrifice. Youth organisations will also be present.
Relatives and others wishing to lay wreaths will be shown to their places.
At 10.48 am His Excellency the Governor will arrive at the Cross of Sacrifice.
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.
His Excellency 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, Friday 11th November, commencing at 11.00 a.m. The commencement and conclusion of the two minutes silence will be signalled by the firing of the saluting guns on Victory Green by the Falkland Islands
Public Notice Gilbert House 1st November 2005
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