The Armed Forces of Malta officers and soldiers paid tribute to the fallen during a Remembrance Day commemoration ceremony held at Valletta this morning. A Guard of Honour was mounted in front of St John’s Co-Cathedral and the AFM guards sounded a General Salute the Deputy Commander of the AFM ,Colonel Jeffrey Curmi.This was followed by a National salute to the Prime Minister of Malta Dr Joseph Muscat and just after, His Excellency the President of Malta inspected the AFM Guard in front of St. John’s Co-Cathedral.

After a concelebrated Mass, The President rejoined an AFM and Police contingent for a wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial, Floriana.

During the ceremony, Prime Minister Dr Joseph Muscat and The Leader of the Opposition Dr Simon Busuttil laid wreaths, together with the President, as well as, other dignitaries in attendance.

A two minute silence in remembrance of the deceased was observed by all and The President inspected several War Veterans who formed up beside the War Memorial. The ceremony came to an end with a final National Salute.

The AFM King Air B200 Aircraft carried out a fly pass over the crowds gathered around the memorial.

In Gozo, Jum it-Tifkira, a Remembrance Day commemorative prayer service and wreath laying ceremony, will be taking place tomorrow, Monday, the 11th of November, at Independence Square, Victoria, starting at 10.30am.

The Minister for Gozo, Dr Anton Refalo, will preside over the commemorative ceremony.

Photographs – AFM Press Office.

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