Remembering the Fallen. Zeebrugge Raid Commemoration 2016

The 98lea Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 a fost comemorat la o ceremonie anuală pe 23 aprilie 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

St. Raidul de Ziua lui George asupra aluniței de la Zeebrugge a fost cel mai inspirator episod recent din istoria britanică și belgiană. În ciuda pierderii cumplite a vieții, Raidul Zeebrugge a ajutat la grăbirea sfârșitului primului război mondial.

Following the ceremony at the cemetery further respects were paid at Dover Town Hall where, și apoi, primarul orașului Dover, Councillor Chris Precious rang the Zeebrugge Bell. Clopotul a fost un cadou de mulțumire din partea regelui Belgiei, în semn de recunoaștere a sacrificiului celor căzuți din Dover..

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