Um 11.00 Uhr am Volkstrauertag Dover Männer, women and children gathered at the People of Dover’s War Memorial to honour the memory of all the service men and women who gave their lives in armed conflicts past and present. Über 50 wreaths were laid during the service, covering the memorial in red poppies, as a token of the Town’s thanks for the sacrifices made to secure our peace and freedom.
Die Parade der Normen, Veteranen und andere Organisationen marschierten zum Ehrenmal vor Maison Dieu House, wo die 2 Minuten Stille mit bürgerlichen Führern beobachtet wurde. The wreath laying was led by the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, The Lord Northbourne, on behalf of His Majesty the King, von der Stadt Bürgermeister von Dover gefolgt, Rätin Susan Jones, the Chairperson of Dover District Council, Cllr Gordon Cowan and Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal Mrs. Natalie Elphicke. Wreaths were then laid by representatives of the uniformed services and veterans associations. Everyone was welcome to pay their tribute including local organisations and the families of the fallen.
Unser Dank geht an alle, die an unserem Gottesdienst teilgenommen haben, um der Gefallenen zu gedenken, einschließlich der White Cliffs Branch der Royal British Legion, die den Garden of Remembrance angelegt und in den letzten zwei Wochen bei jedem Wetter für den Poppy Appeal gesammelt haben. We are also grateful for the oration by Nick Chatwin Rn(Rtd), Parade Marshal Mr Alan Tinker of the Dover and Deal Sea Cadets, Mr John Harknett of the Royal Green Jackets Association for playing the last post and reveille, Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band and Cantium Brass Band for leading the music, der Standard-Bearers, and the young people of our Cadet forces who attended and acted as sentries during the service.
The Memorial Service was officiated by the Reverend Catherine Tucker Team Rector for the Dover Town Team Ministry and Flt. Lt. Malcom Sawyer, RAFVR (Rtd), an die Royal British Legion Chaplain (Dover).
Der Gottesdienst endete mit einer Strophe der Nationalhymne.
Die Parade marschierte dann auf den Marktplatz durch die Stadt zurück, wo der Bürgermeister den Gruß an St nahm. Marienkirche.
Bildnachweis: AlbaneFotografie
