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Remembrance Day Parade Tomorrow
[Updated] The Remembrance Day Parade to commemorate those who fell in the two World Wars is scheduled for 11a.m. tomorrow [Nov.11]. Governor Sir Richard Gozney and Premier Paula Cox will be among the dignitaries who will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph on Front Street, Hamilton and also at the War Memorial on the Cabinet Office grounds. Wreaths will also... Read more of this article
St. Paul’s AME Remembrance Sunday Service
During their regular Sunday morning service today [Nov.6], St Paul’s AME congregation held a special service of dedication. The particular dedication and blessing was of two flags, one remembering the Bermuda Militia Artillery [1897 -1965], and the other the Bermuda Militia Infantry [1942-1946]. Both units consisted of black Bermudians who, until... Read more of this article
Memorial Backed By Bermuda Executive Unveiled
Nearly a century after the University of Montana honoured those associated with the college who died in World War One [1914-1918], it paid tribute to the 40 Montanans who have sacrificed their lives in America’s most recent conflicts. With an overflow crowd of hundreds looking on — including more than 100 survivors of the Montana servicemen... Read more of this article
St. Paul’s AME Remembrance Day Service
St. Paul AME Church in Hamilton will mark its Remembrance Sunday this Sunday [Nov. 6] at the 10:55am service and war veterans and their families are invited to attend the service which will recognise their sacrifice in the name of freedom. “We want the community to join us in saluting these men and women of courage and determination whose struggle... Read more of this article
Bermuda Executive’s Memorial To War Dead
Bermuda insurance executive David Bell [pictured], co-founder of the charity Grateful Nation Montana which raises college scholarship funds for the children of that state’s servicemen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, has now helped to create a larger-than-life bronze tribute to the fallen. To be unveiled on November 4 on the University of Montana... Read more of this article
War Vet Geoffrey Alan Osborn Dead at 89
Geoffrey Alan Osborn, who was awarded the prestigious George Medal for his service during WWII, died last week in South Carolina at age 89. His obituary says, “Mr. Osborn was born in Woolston, England, and grew up in Bermuda. At the start of World War II, he learned to fly in Bermuda and subsequently joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. During... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Vital Military Role Explored
Bermuda’s vital role as a fortress colony in 20th century British military planning along with the transformative impact overseas service had on both the island’s soldiers and Bermudian society as a whole during World War One (1914-18) and World War Two (1939-1945) are topics explored in a recently published book. In “Distant Drums: The... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 War Memorial Dedication Ceremony
The Official Dedication Ceremony for the new War Memorial on the grounds of the Cabinet Office took place this morning [Dec 12]. The War Memorial, designed and constructed in London, UK by David West, consists of a granite rolling ball fountain that depicts a map of the world. The rolling ball sits on a granite base flecked with quartz. Behind the... Read more of this article
Upcoming: War Memorial Dedication Ceremony
An official Dedication Ceremony for the new War Memorial on the grounds of the Cabinet Office will take place on Sunday December 12, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Premier Paula Cox and Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess, will be among the dignitaries in attendance to honour the sacrifices made by those Bermuda... Read more of this article
Videos: 2010 St George’s Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14] a ceremony was held in St George’s to honour Bermuda’s war veterans. The video below shows wreaths being laid by dignitaries in attendance which included Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan, the Chairman of the Bermuda Royal Artillery... Read more of this article
Photos: 2010 St George’s Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14] the East End honoured Bermuda’s war veterans with a Wreath-Laying ceremony in St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Wreaths were laid [video] by dignitaries in attendance including Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: 2010 Remembrance Sunday
This morning [Nov 14], Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester attended a Wreath-Laying ceremony in St George’s, which was followed by a Remembrance Ceremony at St Peter’s Church. Local dignitaries in attendance included Premier Paula Cox, St George’s Mayor Kenny Bascome, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan as well as some of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
