Guyana is set to observe Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 12, with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph.
This solemn event pays tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World Wars I and II.
The commemorative wreath-laying ceremony will commence with a military parade, featuring the presidential salute, the last post, two minutes of silence, the sounding of the reveille, prayers, and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial.
This ceremony is a poignant acknowledgment of the 700 British Guianese officers and soldiers who valiantly fought in Egypt, France, Belgium, and East Africa during World Wars I and II, striving for peace and freedom.
George Gomes, President of the Guyana Veteran Legion, shared that five World War II veterans will be present at the ceremony.
Gomes emphasized that the wearing of a poppy is a symbolic gesture through which citizens pay homage to fallen heroes.
This act serves as a reminder of the ongoing global struggle for human dignity, social justice, and freedom from all forms of oppression.
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is observed annually on the second Sunday in November by Commonwealth countries.
The ceremony in Guyana stands as a solemn testament to the sacrifices made by the nation’s servicemen and women, fostering a collective remembrance of their contributions to the cause of freedom.