Sunday November 8, is a special day for military and quasi military organizations across Trinidad and Tobago, as it marks the National day of remembrance of those who died in World War 1 and World War 2.
The annual honouring of those who have fallen in the two world wars coincided with the annual Divali celebrations on Sunday November 8.
President Christine Kangaloo laid the first wreath while Attorney General John Jeremy laid the wreath on behalf of Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar.
The wreaths were laid at the base of the Cenotaph in Memorial Park, Port of Spain.
Minister of Home Land Security, Roger Alexander and Minister of Defence, Wayne Sturge were among the dignitaries who joined in the wreath laying ceremony.
Members of the diplomatic corps joined in the laying of wreaths to remember those who have fallen.
Representatives from the fire service, the scout association, and other quasi military groups also participated in the wreath laying ceremony.