Remembrance Sunday Services held in Ramla
The British Embassy held its annual Service of Remembrance at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Ramla on Sunday.
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The service commemorated all those who died in the service of their countries, particularly those who fell here in the Middle East theatre during the two World Wars. A simple service took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, and wreaths were laid at the Stone of Remembrance. A service was also held in the Jewish section of the cemetery.
In his comments during the service, Ambassador Gould said:
“Today we remember those who gave their lives in the service of their country. We do so in a country that has also buried too many of its dead at too young an age. Israel understands the necessity of Remembrance.”
He added:
“Today we give evidence to the truth that a society is woven out of the strands of collective memory. And that each new generation stands in a place such as this and learns anew how freedom was fought for and painfully won. Today we affirm that memory is the best guardian of liberty.”