A memorial to six men and women who lost their lives while serving the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands was dedicated in Honiara on Friday.
Families of the deceased, officials from the Solomon Islands government, RAMSI and the governments of Australia, Vanuatu and Tonga were present for the dedication at the police memorial garden at Rove.
During the ceremony the Bible verse, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God’, was read.
Speaking at the dedication, special co-ordinator for RAMSI Quinton Devlin said the memorial would be a lasting tribute to the sacrifices of the six RAMSI personnel, as well as a reminder of the personal investments made by their thousands of colleagues from 15 nations in returning peace and stability to Solomon Islands.
A week of ceremonies and events to farewell and thank RAMSI and its participating countries began with a prayer service yesterday.
