All Services March In Ho To Honour Heroes

By Howedey.com — Ho, Volta Region

HO — Veterans and personnel from all of Ghana’s security services marched through Ho on Tuesday as part of the 11/11 celebrations to honour fallen heroes.

ALL SERVICES ON PARADE

The parade brought together veterans and serving personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Prisons Service, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.

The contingents marched in formation through the principal streets of Ho, before converging for the main ceremony. Residents lined the route to observe the parade.

Organisers said the joint march was intended to demonstrate unity among the services and a shared commitment to national service.

GUNU ATTENDS AS GUEST OF HONOUR

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, attended the ceremony as guest of honour.

His attendance, organisers said, reflected government’s recognition of the contribution of veterans and the families of fallen service personnel.

The ceremony was also attended by traditional leaders, serving officers, schoolchildren and residents of Ho.

SIGNIFICANCE OF 11/11

The 11/11 observance honours service personnel who died in war, peacekeeping and other national duties. It also recognises living veterans and draws attention to their welfare, including healthcare, pensions and social support.

Veterans’ groups have consistently called for sustained support beyond ceremonial events, arguing that remembrance should be matched by concrete measures to improve the welfare of ex-service personnel and the dependants of the fallen.