A Remembrance Service Ceremony of the laying of wreath for the fallen soldiers who served during the First and Second World Wars was observed on November 10 at the Anglican Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Nicholas in Seoul, by Commonwealth Nations and their Ambassadors in Korea, led by the British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks LVO. The Act of Remembrance was read by Commodore Andy Lamb OBE: "They shall grow not old as we that are left to grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." In the aftermath of the two World Wars, the wreath-laying ceremony was initiated as a traditional practice during which funeral wreaths are laid at the grave or memorial site. Such formal ceremonies involve high-ranking dignitaries like Heads of State, as a sign of respect towards a tribute for the fallen soldiers.
During the ceremony, the act was done by Ambassadors of various Commonwealth Nations including the Sierra Leone Ambassador Paul S. Massaquoi, who was accompanied by Minister plenipotentiary Aisha Sillah. After the laying of wreath ceremony, the Kohima Epitaph was read by Captain David Turner of New Zealand: "When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today.
.." It is noteworthy that this ceremony is usually commemorated by Commonwealth Nations who took active military roles amongst others during the two World Wars alongside the Allied forces against Nazi and Facist Hit.