Remembering fallen war heroes

Solemn affair: Members of the Royal Malaysian Navy paying their respect to war heroes during the 13th Annual Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph at the Esplanade in George Town, Penang.

A CENTURY since World War 1 in 1914, some 200 veteran army officers and leaders got together to hold a solemn ceremony to honour fallen heroes at the Cenotaph (Penang War Memorial) at the Esplanade, George Town.

Representatives of several High Commissions from Commonwealth nations, Penang Veterans Association (PVA) members, armed forces personnel (Royal Malaysian Police, Army and Navy) and the public gathered for the 13th Annual Remembrance Day.