The event included a blessing from the RSLAF Padre and Chief Imam; readings from British High Commissioner Guy Warrington, British Defence Adviser Commander Paul Carnell, Warrant Officer Class 2 Christopher Bannon, Major Robin White, and Richard Hills from the Commonwealth War Grave Commission; and officiating was done by the Parade Sergeant Major and Staff Sergeant John Harper.
The Foreign Minister Alie Kabba and the Deputy Defence Minister Simeon N Sheriff were among the many to lay wreaths at the memorial.
British High Commissioner Guy Warrington said “it is important to remember that to uphold the freedoms we enjoy today sacrifices were made by millions of people across the world.”