Remembrance Pruce Hosted a Remembrance Day Ceremony
❤️ Remembrance Day 2026 ❤️ Governor Pruce hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony at Government House today, bringing together veterans, elected representatives and members of the community to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans and their families. Governor Pruce paid tribute to those members of our community who dedicated their lives ...
❤️ Remembrance Day 2026 ❤️ Governor Pruce hosted a Remembrance Day ceremony at Government House today, bringing together veterans, elected representatives and members of the community to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Governor Pruce paid tribute to those members of our community who dedicated their lives to duty, service and the wellbeing of others, especially those who are no longer with us. He paid tribute to veteran Simon 'Sam' Welch, whose passing earlier this year was felt deeply by many, and whose family were in attendance today and laid a wreath in his honour.
The ceremony was led by VISAR Mr Phil Aspinall MBE, veteran of the Royal Air Force as Master of Ceremonies, and opened with a prayer by HMP Balsam Ghut's Bishop Dr Paul A. Veteran of the British Army, Mr David Norris, OBE, read 'The Exhortation' and Mr Andre Braithwaite, MBE, played 'The Last Post' and 'Reveille', signalling the start and the end of the two minutes' silence.
Members of the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps played an important role, forming a guard of honour and handing wreaths to the Governor, Premier and Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police, which were laid in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Marine Corps Mr Dennis McDonald gave a moving recital of 'In Flanders Field' - a tradition since 1995.
As we reflected on the sevice of past and present generations, we were reminded of the enduring values of duty, courage, selflessness and service to others. Poppies in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal remain available for purchase at VISAR, Royal BVI Yacht Club, RVIPF Police HQ, the Old Government House Museum (OGHM), Ms Ms.
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