Accra, Nov. 11 GNA- A 90-minute solemn ceremony to mark the 58th anniversary celebration of the remembrance day service in memory of the heroes who died in the First and Second World wars was held at the Independence Square in Accra on Tuesday.
On parade at the service were eight officers and 255 men contingent drawn from the Ghana Army, Air force, Navy, Police and the Veterans Association of Ghana (VAG), who were ushered to the parade by traditional horn blowers (mmenson).
President John Agyekum Kufuor, who attended the ceremony laid the first out of the 12 wreaths that were laid in memory of the heroes by the representatives of the Commonwealth countries in Ghana and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.
Nii Adotei Obuor II, Sempe Mantse and Acting President of the Ga Traditional Council laid one on behalf of chiefs, while Lt. Gen. Albert Okae, Chairman of VAG also laid one for the veterans.
The knell sounded, the siren blew and the Binyon verses were read before the last post sounded and a two-minute silence was observed. Flag was hoisted to signify the Commonwealth countries that took part in the World War One and Two.
Dignitaries at the service included the Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Chairman of the Council of State, Pro. Alex Kwapong, Service Commanders and Ministers of State and the public.
Source: GhanaWeb
