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Falkland Islands observance of Remembrance Sunday

Next Sunday November 12th. Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated in the Falkland Islands with the following arrangements, according to a release from Gilbert House.

There will be a Memorial Service in Christ Church Cathedral commencing at 9.45 am. His Excellency the Governor, Commander British Forces, members of Legislative 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 detachments from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force 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.

Since it's a public occasion the Falklands government earnestly hopes that as many members of the community as possible will attend the 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 11th 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.