Pēc 11:00 par piemiņas svētdiena Dover vīriešiem, 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. Over 50 dievkalpojuma laikā tika nolikti vainagi, covering the memorial in red poppies, as a token of the Town’s thanks for the sacrifices made to secure our peace and freedom.
Parāde standartu, veterāni un citas organizācijas devās uz kara memoriāls priekšā Maison Dieu nama, kur divas minūtes klusums tika novērota ar Civic vadītāju. The wreath laying was led by the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, The Lord Northbourne, on behalf of His Majesty the King, seko pilsētas mērs Dover, Padomnieks Susan Jones, the Chairperson of Dover District Council, Cllr Gordon Cowan and Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal Mrs. Natālija Elfike. 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.
Our thanks go to all those who attended our service to remember the fallen including the White Cliffs Branch of the Royal British Legion who set out the Garden of Remembrance and collected for the Poppy Appeal in all weathers over the last two weeks. 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, standartnoteikumi nesējiem, and the young people of our Cadet forces who attended and acted as sentries during the service.
Piemiņas dievkalpojumu vadīja godājamā Katrīnas Takeres komandas rektore Doveras pilsētas komandas kalpošanai un Flt.. Lt. Malkoms Sojers, RAFVR (rtd), Kapelāns uz Royal British leģions (Dover).
The service finished with one verse of National Anthem.
Parāde tam devās atpakaļ caur pilsētas uz tirgus laukuma, kur mērs bija salūts pie St. Marijas baznīca.
Fotoattēli: AlbanePhotography
