Ghana honours fallen soldiers at Remembrance Day ceremony

Ghana Honours Fallen Soldiers at Remembrance Day CeremonyGhana has honoured soldiers who lost their lives during peace support operations, as well as those who fought in the two World Wars, at this year’s Remembrance Day observance.

The ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Christiansborg War Cemetery in Osu, brought together military and security officials to pay tribute to the fallen heroes and recognise the sacrifices made by Ghanaian service personnel in the cause of peace and security.

President John Dramani Mahama was at the event.

Officials noted that the Ghana Armed Forces have participated in several peace support operations across Africa and beyond, with some personnel losing their lives in the line of duty.

The annual observance, marked on November 11 and also known as Poppy Day, draws inspiration from the red poppy featured in John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, a symbol of remembrance for those who died in war.

The ceremony also seeks to inspire younger generations of Ghanaians to contribute to national peace and security while remembering the sacrifices of the country’s forebears, ex-servicemen, veterans and serving personnel.

Service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police were among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony.

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