Sunday, 8th November 2009 - 10:06CET
Malta marks Remembrance Sunday
The fallen of the world wars were remembered today in Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Valletta.
The President and the Prime Minister led the congregation at Pontifical Mass at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, which was followed by wreath-laying at the Cenotaph in Floriana.
The ceremony started with a parade by the AFM down Republic Street to St John's Square, where a Guard of Honour formed up and according salutes on the arrival of AFM commander Brig Carmel Vassallo, the Prime Minister and the President.
In Floriana the President inspected a Guard of Honour of ex-servicemen before laying his wreath on the war memorial to recall the civilians and servicemen killed in the wars.
Flowers were also laid, by among others, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and PL deputy leader Anglu Farrugia. PL leader Joseph Muscat attended the Mass.
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But one must not forget the Sea Cadets and Marine Cadets who also take part in this event every year with so much pride. The smartness is always impeccable and the standard of dress is at all times at its best. Bravo Zulu to all and KEEP IT UP!!!
We're talking about the same people who go out with English, Italian and Brazilian flags when there's football, right?
Many Maltese I've met are acutely aware that this is a small country, or think that the Netherlands are big (a view not generally shared by the Dutch), or seem genuinely surprised that I prefer it here, and not just because of the weather or the food. Much to my bafflement, some of them even thought that Malta should never have become independent.
Not that I'm particularly patriotic, but I would never wave a different national flag unless forced at gunpoint.
The military band sounded very good. The only downer is the wrong Flag….
Also would someone please refer me to the reason why this remembrance doesn’t take place on 11 November?
Least we forget!