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Deputy Peter Ferbrache is today attending the National Service of Remembrance in London.
Guernsey's most senior politician laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the governments and people of the Bailiwick, honouring those who fought and died in both World Wars and other conflicts.
It is only the second time that a representative from the Bailiwick has attended the service to lay a wreath. Before 2019, the Bailiwick of Guernsey, along with the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Isle of Man, was represented at the ceremony when a wreath was laid on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen.
"It is an honour for the Bailiwick of Guernsey to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph to commemorate the contribution and sacrifice of men and women from our islands during the two World Wars and other conflicts," said Deputy Ferbrache.
"I feel deeply privileged to attend this service to represent the people and governments of the islands of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark."
Pictured: Deputy Peter Ferbrache represented the Bailiwick at the National Service of Remembrance in London.
Services were held throughout the Bailiwick to remember the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in war, including the usual Remembrance Service at the Island War Memorial in St Peter Port.
The Bailiff, Richard McMahon, said: "I hope that many islanders will take the opportunity to remember and give thanks for those who have given their lives in the cause of peace and those who, even today, are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice so as to maintain peace around the globe."
Bill Abel, Chairman of Alderney's Policy & Finance Committee, said: "On Sunday, the people of Alderney will remember and honour those from Alderney and the wider British family who gave their lives for their countries."
Conseiller John Guille, Chairman of Sark's Policy & Finance Committee, said: "On this Remembrance Sunday, Chief Pleas of Sark pause to remember all those who left our island to serve in all the armed forces and gave their lives for our freedom."
Earlier in the week, the Vice-President of Guernsey's Policy & Resources Committee, Deputy Heidi Soulsby, laid a wreath at Sir Charles Frossard House in a ceremony to remember States' employees who lost their lives in the World Wars.
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