Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion, DL, after laying the first wreath at the Remembrance Ceremony in Bangor. She is accompanied by the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet Flight Sergeant Francesca Hamilton.
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Remembrance Sunday 2024 in Killyleagh
The Lord-Lieutenant attended the Killyleagh and Killinchy Royal British Legion’s service in Killyleagh. Officiated by Rev Jonathan Boyd, the Rev Eben Grobbelaar and Fr Derek Kearney it was followed by a service in First Presbyterian Killyleagh. The sun shone on this solemn occasion. Photographed alongside Mr Jimmy Heaney, a veteran of the first Gulf War and the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet Flight Sergeant Francesca Hamilton. Photograph by Mr Chris Hagan.
The D Day 80 Beacon was lit at Bangor Castle on 6th June 2024. Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion DL was accompanied by Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Sgt Francesca Hamilton, Mayor Ards and North Down Borough Council Alistair Cathcart, and Chief Executive Susie McCullough.
During the D Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration event in Bangor, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion DL presented medals to members of 591 (Antrim Artillery) Field Squadron, 71 Engineer Regiment, for their recent UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus.
The D Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration event included a Drumhead Service and a Beating Retreat performed by The Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish Regiment.
A Gun Salute was fired by the Royal Artillery over Belfast Lough. Many US Navy ships assembled in Belfast Lough ahead of the D Day Landings in Normandy.
(L-R Back) Polish Consul Mr Mariusz Stus, Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet Sgt Francesca Hamilton, US Consul General James Applegate, CEO Ards and North Down Borough Council Susie McCullough, (L-R Front) High Sheriff Sue Wild, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Catherine Champion DL Mayor Ards and North Down Borough Council Jennifer Gilmore, Lt Col Kevin Thomas.
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Kings Award for Voluntary Services
Congratulations to the Greyabbey & District Community Association which has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Services. A tremendous day for the Volunteers as Sue Newell, the Chair, was presented with the crystal. Also present were the Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council and the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet.