Gov Rankin proposes war memorial @ QE II Park
The Governor would like to see a “dedicated war memorial” in the Territory.
This was disclosed by Mr Rankin at a Remembrance Day Ceremony held at Government House on Friday, November 11, 2022.
QE II Park suggested for war memorial
“While I am proud that we have held this service today at Government House, let me tell you of my hope for the future, that we may be able to have a dedicated war memorial in this territory. Perhaps most obviously, across from here in the quiet corner of Queen Elizabeth II Park.
“Remembering those Virgin Islanders who gave their lives in war and where our wreaths can be laid in future years, but for the moment and for today let me thank all of you for being here with us and especially our veterans,” Governor Rankin stated.
Meanwhile, the ceremony was also attended by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), war veterans living in the Territory, staff of the Office of the Governor and a few civil servants.
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy, is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
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79 Responses to “Gov Rankin proposes war memorial @ QE II Park”
Let he put that in the old government house museum
“Remembering those Virgin Islanders who gave their lives in war and where our wreaths can be laid in future years, but for the moment and for today let me thank all of you for being here with us and especially our veterans,” Governor Rankin stated.
He specifically said Virgin Islanders. My gosh! So quick to find something negative that you don’t read properly!! That’s one of our biggest problems, so busy looking for negativity we don’t see the positive.
In fact if it were put to a referendum no doubt VI landers would vote to remain neutral vs joining any war we are a Christian society for goodness sake. Normalizing war is not right, what war do we have to remember?!
Between wrestling with our local leaders during Covid which was thwarted by an archaic law placing the local Health minister in charge of pandemics, and the body bags they sent after Irma one can only guess they would want to send us to fight at any chance that arises hence the need for a war memorial in advance.
This really their priority more English Propaganda upon VI landers subconcious minds meanwhile we keep calling for an apology that never comes.
He was helping a U.K. Governor quell a rebellion of an oppressed Colonized people. A brave person he was indeed but following a just oppression.
We do not want no suspension of our constitution Mr Ranking. Go from here! White supremacy must end!
We can remember those who died in an awful war AND we can remember the horrors of slavery. The latter all the more so as we daily see the ongoing wealth of the UK (in our instance), personal and national, built on the backs of our forefathers. Statue for that? Anyone?
If it were not for all the men and women who died in the two world wars we would be under nazi rule and if you don’t kniw what that would mean to black people look it up.
We got the message , keep non telling virtual like it is , it's just those hypocrites playing holy and blogging sh** to try deceive by those who don't know what time it is , so don't mind the noise , because thats all it is
They dont play fair
They will look you in the eye
And stab you from the rear????
Samuel Hodge name was invoked as West Indian who serve in the British Army. What war did Hodge serve in the 1800s? What was his job? What were Blacks role in the British Army in the 1800? How come Hodge’s service was not taught in school? How many slaves died through blood, sweat and tears in building wealth for the UK? Is Slavery not worthy of memorial at QEII Park? Former UK-appointed Governor Jaspert brushed off the press’ on reparations for slave descendants in the VI; what is Rankin’s take on reparation? Does he too believe that BVI landmarks named after privates, slave traders, etc should be maintained for historical reason (Jaspert)? Are democratic principles only good/apply for the UK but not for OTs?
At the moment perhaps that money could be spent on filling a pot hole, FSN pantry or even our mental health department.
We have no leadership and all of us no matter where we were born would really like to see our daily struggle improve before taking a trip down memory lane.
?????What is a democracy?
At the most basic level, it is a type of government or political system ruled by citizens, people who are members of a society. In a democracy, citizens hold some level of power and authority, and they participate actively in the political, or decision-making, process of their government.
IS THIS A DEMOCRACY???
WHEN WE ARE BEING RULE IN SOME FORM OR FASHION.
Also, can someone tell me why the main entrance to the park is ALWAYS locked?