ERCC and Security Agencies Hold 79th Remembrance Day Parade in Koforidua.

Koforidua: The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) and various security agencies commemorated the 79th Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, with a solemn parade in Koforidua. This annual event, held on November 11, pays tribute to the brave members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty, particularly since the end of the First World War.According to Ghana News Agency, the remembrance ceremony commenced at precisely 11:00 a.m., adhering to the traditional observance of the day across Commonwealth member states. A total of seven contingents participated in the parade, including representatives from the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and the Ghana Immigration Service, alongside the first Battalion of Infantry Regimental Band and the Police Service Band.The event highlighted the significant contributions of these security agencies and emphasized the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Activities included the sounding of the 'last post,' a one-minute silence, the sounding of 'reveille,' and wreath laying.Mr. Seth Kwame Acheampong, Eastern Regional Minister, described the day as a show of respect and a poignant reminder of the values of courage and duty upheld by the armed forces. He laid a wreath to pay tribute to the gallant soldiers who died in the line of duty during World War I. Ex-Warrant Officer One (WO1) George Mensah, Eastern Regional Chairman of the Veterans Association of Ghana, also laid a wreath on behalf of the veterans.Citations were presented to some retired officers for their hard work and contributions to maintaining Ghana's peace and progress. During World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, over 30 nations declared war. The majority aligned with the Allies, including Serbia, Russia, France, Britain, Italy, and the United States, facing opposition from the Central Powers, which comprised Germany, A ustria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. What began as a localized conflict in southeastern Europe rapidly escalated into a war among European empires, transforming into a global conflict with combat across multiple continents.