The event saw military, public service and community achievements recognised, as well as the presentation of a British Empire Medal. The Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Major General Martin White CB CBE JP has honoured local achievers at his annual awards ceremony, held last night (Thursday 5 October) at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes. Local achievers have been honoured by the Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Major General Martin White CB CBE JP has at his annual awards ceremony. Wreaths and poppy crosses were laid at memorials across the Island by families and organisations, which included the Isle of Wight Council, town and parish councils, the Royal British Legion, ex-services groups, emergency services and cadets.Īrticle by Isle of Wight County Press 14th November 2016 Author Lieutenancy Office Posted on 14th November 2016 18th May 2017 Categories News Leave a comment on Remembrance Sunday: The Isle of Wight remembers Field of Remembrance Service 2016 There were also large gatherings in Sandown, Shanklin, Ryde, Cowes and Ventnor. Hundreds honoured those who made the ultimate sacrifice at the cenotaph in St Thomas’s Square, Newport, before a service was held in Newport Minster With excellent autumnal weather, attendances at services in the Island’s towns and villages were good as thousands of residents paid their respects to the fallen. THE Isle of Wight fell silent as the dead of both world wars and conflicts across the world since were honoured yesterday (Sunday).
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