The annual church service and wreath laying ceremony was held in commemoration of Remembrance Day on Sunday.

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Cynthia Pratt, other government officials, leaders of the uniformed branches and other organizations attended the service held at Christ Church Cathedral.

Vicar General And Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, the Very Rev. Harry Bain addressed attendees about the importance of the day. He said, “we pause today, we remember today, we give thanks today. We call to mind the countless men and women who laid down their lives in the great wars of the last century and in conflicts since so that we might inherit the gift of freedom.”

Following the service a procession took place from the church to the Cenotaph on Parliament Street where wreath laying ceremony was held.

British Legion Bahamas Branch Chairperson, Adina Munroe-Charlow spoke with ZNS News about this year’s honouree, Dr. Meyer Rassin for whom Doctors Hospital used to be named.

She said, “the reason why we have him in front of Doctors Hospital this year is because of his military assignment to The Bahamas in 1942. He fell in love with The Bahamas and he returned in 1947 where he got his license to operate a small clinic and the clinic today is Doctors Hospital.”

Former Parliamentarian Neville Wisdom also attended the ceremonies. He told ZNS News that both of his parents served in World War II and were members of the British Legion.

Remembrance Day is held every year in memory of those who perished in World Wars 1 & 2.