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Tobago gathered at James Park in Scarborough on Sunday for its annual Remembrance Day service to pay tribute to the men and women who served during the two World Wars. Jointly hosted by the Tobago House of Assembly and the Tobago Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, the ceremony brought together families, service personnel, and island officials to honor over 100 local veterans whose names are inscribed on the park's cenotaph. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine opened the tributes by placing the initial poppy wreath at the memorial. With Tobago’s last World War veterans now passed away, the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League is directing its efforts toward preserving their legacy. Branch Vice-President Diane Martin-John noted that the league is partnering with local schools to teach younger generations about the island’s wartime history while continuing to offer support to veterans' families.
Tobago gathered at James Park in Scarborough on Sunday for its annual Remembrance Day service to pay tribute to the men and women who served during the two World Wars. Jointly hosted by the Tobago House of Assembly and the Tobago Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League, the ceremony brought together families, service personnel, and island officials to honor over 100 local veterans whose names are inscribed on the park's cenotaph. Chief Secretary Farley Augustine opened the tributes by placing the initial poppy wreath at the memorial. With Tobago’s last World War veterans now passed away, the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League is directing its efforts toward preserving their legacy. Branch Vice-President Diane Martin-John noted that the league is partnering with local schools to teach younger generations about the island’s wartime history while continuing to offer support to veterans' families.
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