REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY CEREMONY MARKS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HEROES
Community members joined war veterans, compatriots, friends, and family members of those who lost their lives in conflicts ranging from World War 1 to the South African liberation struggle.

The Metro's Acting Executive Mayor Cllr Yomelela Tyali symbolically paid tribute on behalf of the Municipality.

The event is traditionally held on the first weekend after Remembrance Day on November 11. The day is also known as Poppy Day. On the day, red poppies are worn as a show of support to the Armed Forces community. They are a sign of remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.

Remembrance Day is observed in many countries to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918.

Hostilities formally ended “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month”, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Allied Powers.

A parade by a platoon of troops, led by a Caledonian Pipe Band, and officers dressed in full military regalia, including MKMVA and APLA veterans took place.

 

2024-11-11