By Philip Tengzu
Wa, (UW/R), Nov. 11, GNA – The Upper West Region has joined the rest of Ghana and the Commonwealth nations to observe the 2024 Remembrance Day in memory and honour of members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty.
This day is observed annually after the First World War (WW1) on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month to recall the end of First World War hostilities.
The day is observed in a solemn environment with wreaths laid to recognise the sacrificial service of the armed forces members who sacrificed their lives for the peace that exists today.
The Upper West Region’s observant of the day was held in Wa with 150 servicemen on parade commanded by Captain Ernest Kweku Saaka of the 10th Mechanised Batallion in Wa.
Mr Stephen Yakubu, the Upper West Regional Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Ex. Warrant Officer Grade One (WO1) Mr Dozie Kwesi Gyilley, the Upper West Regional Chairman of the Veterans Administration, laid a wreath on behalf of the veterans.
The Wala Traditional Council, the widows of the veterans and the security services also laid wreaths each to commemorate the day.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sideline of the event, WO1 Mr Gyilley, expressed happiness about the recognition and honour done to the veterans.
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