Remembering the Fallen. Zeebrugge Raid Commemoration 2016

ザ・ 98 Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 年に一度の式典で記念された 23 4月 2016. Reverend John Walker conducted a service at St James Cemetery where the fallen of the raid are laid to rest together with their leader Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes. Representatives from Dover and Zeebrugge laid wreaths together with Veteran’s Associations and other Community Groups. This year the Belgium Royal Scout Harmony Band played during the ceremony

セント. ジョージの日のゼーブルッヘのモグラ襲撃は、イギリスとベルギーの最近の歴史において最も感動的なエピソードだった. ひどい人命の損失にもかかわらず, ゼーブルッヘ襲撃は、第一次世界大戦の終わりを早めるために役立ちました.

Following the ceremony at the cemetery further respects were paid at Dover Town Hall where, 正午に, ドーバーの町市長, Councillor Chris Precious rang the Zeebrugge Bell. この鐘は、ドーバーの戦没者の犠牲を讃えてベルギー国王から感謝の贈り物として贈られたものでした。.

Following the commemorations the Scout Band gave a free public concert at the Dover Town Hall which was much appreciated by those attending.