Tristan tribute at new Garden of Remembrance
Report and photo from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy
On Monday 8th November 2021 Chris joined the Speaker of the UK House of Commons to plant a cross on behalf of Tristan da Cunha in the first ever "Constituency Garden of Remembrance" in London.
Chris Carnegy at the inaurugal Constituency Garden of Remembrance in London.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he hoped the temporary garden - devised to mark 100 years of Remembrance as we know it - "would be a fitting reminder of the sacrifices made by constituents up and down the country".
At an inaugural ceremony in New Palace Yard, the Speaker led the planting of Remembrance stakes with a message of gratitude to service personnel from his own Lancashire constituency.
Chris followed, planting his tribute from the island, along with British MPs, Ministers and representatives from the Commonwealth and other Overseas Territories who attended the service.
Sir Lindsay said he hoped by Remembrance Day on 11th November, the garden would boast more than 700 tributes, each bearing a handwritten message of thanks.
"I am so proud that we have created a garden to mark 100 years of Remembrance as we know it together with the Royal British Legion - who do so much to provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families," he said.
"I hope this event will show our admiration for the Armed Forces across the Commonwealth and overseas territories and form part of our annual Remembrance activities here in Parliament."