Beirut:The British Embassy in Beirut held a commemorative service on Sunday, November 8, at the Beirut Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery to mark Remembrance Day. The annual event, aligned as closely as possible with November 11—the date marking the end of World War I in 1918—serves to honor those who sacrificed their lives for their countries, including individuals from the UK, the Commonwealth, and Lebanon.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, the ceremony featured welcoming remarks by British Chargé d'affaires Victoria Dunne. Readings were delivered by several dignitaries, including the German Deputy Head of Mission Yasmin Raya, US Deputy Chief of Mission Keith Hanigan, French Defence Attaché Colonel Bruno Costantini, and the Australian Ambassador H.E. Tom Wilson.
The service concluded with a two-minute silence as a gesture of respect. Wreaths were laid by ambassadors, diplomats, military attachés from the US, European, and Commonwealth countries, along with official representatives from the Lebanese and foreign Armed Forces.
Father Tony Karam, Priest at St George Parish in Hadath, conducted the service. The British Defence Attaché, Lt Col Charles Smith, attended the ceremony, as well as representatives of the Lebanese Army Commander, General Rodolph Haykal, and the Director General of the General Security, General Hasan Choucair.
