Flag day: Luckily the rain stopped for Sunday’s parade (00828745) Picture: DAVID FERGUSON
STRONG winds and pouring rain did not stop Islanders coming out in force to pay tribute to fallen soldiers during the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph yesterday.
Fortunately for the 1,500 people who lined the streets and both sides of the Cenotaph to watch the service, the rain stopped in time for the beginning of the ceremonies.
The service came on the same day that another soldier was killed in Afghanistan. The laying of the poppy wreaths preceded the march-past, which included a number of war veterans, who were applauded as they went by.
After the Last Post was sounded just before 11 am, there was a two-minute silence. That was brought to a close with a saluting gun and the notes of the Reveille.
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Article posted on 9th November, 2009 - 2.56pm
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