On the occasion of November 11, Remembrance Day, the delegations of Great Britain, Montenegro and the United States laid wreaths at the monument in Tološe as part of the memorial service, the British Embassy announced.
This service arose out of the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, marking the end of World War I, on the 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month of 1918.
"It has become a symbol of memory for all those who lost their lives in conflicts. The service is a time to reflect on the horrors of war, the courage of soldiers, sailors, pilots, aviators and the impact of their sacrifices on our lives. At such ceremonies, with a minute of silence, the gathered honor and express gratitude. Also, these commemorations serve as a reminder of the importance of peace and unity. They encourage us to strive for a world in which conflicts are resolved through dialogue and understanding, not violence. It is also an opportunity to inform young generations and to it encourages them to feel gratitude, empathy and respect for those who performed and are performing military duty," the announcement states.
"The delegation of the United Kingdom was led by Dawn McCann, the British ambassador to Montenegro, and Lt. Col. Anthony Kalunjato, the military attache. The Montenegrin delegation was headed by the Director General of the Directorate for Defense Policy, Major General Rajko Pešić, and the Chief of Staff of the General Staff of the Croatian Army, Colonel Aleksandar Pantović; while at the head of the US delegation was Judy Rising Reinke, the ambassador of the United States of America, along with Lt. Col. Alan Griskevich, the military attaché," it added.
British Ambassador Dawn McCann said that today we remember and honor the courage of those who sacrificed themselves to give us freedom.
"Also, it is a moment when we must not forget that it is easier to face adversity when we are together," she said.
Judy Rising Reinke, Ambassador of the United States of America, said that on Memorial Day we honor the sacrifices made by veterans in defense of the freedom and independence of Montenegro, the United Kingdom and the United States.
"We remain firm in our common commitment to protecting the security of our Euro-Atlantic community and promoting the values of peace, freedom and sovereignty around the world," said Ambassador Rejing Rajnke.
General Director of the Directorate for Defense Policy, Major General Rajko Pešić, said that they are proud of the path of joint contribution to anti-fascism as the greatest value of civilization.
"Those whose shadows we bow to today and many others laid down their lives for anti-fascism. The anti-fascist coalition was a European guidepost and guide, and from this place today, we say that we were and will be part of European totality, its uniqueness, but also its diversity, and this monument is another symbol of our friendship, common struggle and common values", concluded Pešić.
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