The police take the march past salute at the annual Armistice Day Service in honour of veteran soldiers held at the Falmouth Cenotaph on Sunday. - ContributedFALMOUTH:
THE ARMISTICE Day service of remembrance for war veterans in Trelawny was held at the Falmouth Cenotaph on Sunday.
The function is an annual event to honour war veterans who fought in World Wars One and Two. As the years passed however and the old soldiers fade away the number of veterans are diminishing steadily. There were only three present this year, veterans Neville Hammond, John Reid and Linnell McLean. The Rev. Angus Kayetano, who delivered the message, emphasised peace. He noted that although there is war, which is sometimes justifiable, one must always strive for peace. He noted that even in difficult circumstances peace must always be the target.
Colourful event
The service was a colourful event with the hoisting of the flag and the taking of the General Salute. The Guard of Honour, which included the Police, the Second Trelawny Company of the Girls Brigade, Westwood High School Girls Guide, the Boys Scout Movements and the Martha Brae Come Together Society, was inspected by the Custos Rotulorum Roylan Barrett. At the close, the Custos and the Mayor, Councillor Joseph Wright took the March Past.
The service which was moderated by the Rev. Eron Henry, assisted by Mr. Derrick Gallimore, was organised by Mr. Hammond and co-ordinated by Mrs Hyacinth Hall. Wreaths were laid by 37 organisations.
This service along with similar ones held islandwide is associated with the national Poppy Appeal that has become a fixture in the nation. Funds from poppy sales go towards helping the indigent soldiers.
