78TH REMEMBRANCE DAY MARKED IN KUMASI
The Metro Chief Executive, Hon. Samuel Pyne joined the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei Mensah and Veterans Association of Ghana to mark the 78th Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph Square, Adum-Kumasi on Saturday 11thNovember, 2023.
The yearly ceremony is marked in memory of all veterans who died during the World Wars around the world. It is marked every year on the 11th day of the 11th month to show gratitude to the fallen ex-servicemen.
The Remembrance Day which is also known as the Poppy Day is a Memorial Day in all Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the fallen heroes who died in their line of duty. It is also an important day to remember the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the fight for independence and in peacekeeping operations worldwide.
At exactly 11 am a siren was sounded in memory of all the falling heroes to appreciate them for their sacrifices.