The Turks and Caicos Islands will commemorate Allied, Commonwealth and British personnel who fought in the two world wars of the 20thCentury and in subsequent conflicts on Remembrance Day on Sun, 11 Nov 2012.
His Excellency The Governor will place a wreath at both of the War Memorials on Grand Turk and Providenciales at two separate ceremonies.
The Grand Turk Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Front Street, at 9.45am. Immediately following the service all uniform groups will attend the Ecumenical Service at New Testament Church of God.
The Providenciales Remembrance Day Service will be held at St. Monica’s Anglican Church, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, at 3:30 pm.
Other participating organisations that will also lay wreaths at each service include: the TCI Ex-Services Legion; the Commissioner of Police; the Medical Department TCIG; the Scouts, Guides and Brownies; the TCI Red Cross; Soroptimists International; and a representative of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Election Observer mission.
“It is poignant that we remember those who have fallen fighting to ensure our freedoms and democracy on the weekend immediately following the Turks and Caicos Islands election,” said His Excellency Governor Ric Todd. “This is a very moving occasion every year and I am privileged and honoured to play a part in the commemoration.”
