This morning, Ghajnsielem joined the rest of the Commonwealth to
mark Remembrance Day to honour the victims of the
two world wars. Several people gathered to pay tribute to the
victims War Memorial in a short but commemorative ceremony was organized by the Ghajnsielem Local
Council. Mayor Francis Cauchi made a short speech
for the occasion.
Shortly afterwards, the
Mayor together with representatives from the main
organizations and relative of the victims laid
flowers and bouquets around the monument. Archpriest Can.
Frankie Bajada concluded the ceremony with a short
prayer.
Special services
are held at war memorials and churches in numerous
countries and in several villages in Malta and Gozo on the second Sunday of November, the
Sunday closest to November 11 marking the
signing of Armistice on the same day of 1918, that
signalled the end of World War I.
The War Monument, which is situated at Chambray
Street, was inaugurated in May 1995 in honour of the
Ghajnsilmizi who died during the two World Wars.