Coral Harbour Base, November 12, 2019 – Bahamas – Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Raymond King along with the Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force joined the world in commemorating veterans of World Wars I and II on Remembrance Day.
This
year’s ceremony, which was held on Sunday November 10th, 2109, also
marked the culmination of many activities that members of the British
Legion-Bahamas Branch (BLBB) showcased this year in commemoration of the ending
of World War II, which took place in June of 1944.
This
event is commemorated on the nearest Sunday to November 11th. Therefore every
year, the second Sunday in November, the men and women who served during the
two World Wars are remembered.
Following
the church service at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, there was a
parade of dignitaries, various government and non-government organizations and
youth groups which ended on Parliament Street.
Wreaths
were laid at the base of the Cenotaph monument by His Excellency the
Governor-General, the Prime Minister, the Commissioner of Police, the Acting Commander
Defence Force, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and representatives of the
armed and civic services.
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RBDF Photos by Marine Seaman Wellington Ramsey