Remembering the Fallen. Zeebrugge Raid Commemoration 2016

The 98-oji Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 buvo paminėta kasmetinėje ceremonijoje 23 Balandis 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

Šv. Jurgio dienos reidas prieš apgamą Zeebrugge buvo labiausiai įkvepiantis epizodas pastarosios Britanijos ir Belgijos istorijoje.. Nepaisant baisaus gyvybės praradimo, Zeebrugge reidas padėjo paspartinti Pirmojo pasaulinio karo pabaigą.

Following the ceremony at the cemetery further respects were paid at Dover Town Hall where, ir tada, Doverio miesto meras, Councillor Chris Precious rang the Zeebrugge Bell. Varpas buvo Belgijos karaliaus padėkos dovana už Doverio žuvusiųjų auką..

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