President Irfaan Ali yesterday paid homage to the men and women who died in service to the Commonwealth during World Wars I and II.
According to the Office of the President, the Head of State was joined by Prime Minister Mark Phillips, other government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and members of the Guyana Veterans Legion (GVL) among others at the wreath-laying ceremony, which was held at the Georgetown Cenotaph (War Memorial).
In a brief address, Ali noted that the examples set by the veterans serve to strengthen the resolve for a world at peace with justice and freedom.