As another remembrance Sunday rolls in, we cannot help but remind our
folks to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. From World
War 2 to date, Gambians have given their lives so the rest of us can live
in freedom and prosperity.
The Gambian contingent in Burma were known for their bravery and
discipline against the Imperial Japanese army. Their commanding office
choosed to be buried in Banjul Cemetery, almost half a century after the
Great War.
We cannot choose to forget either the sacrifice that Gambians make
everyday in the face of Yaya. From the first day, Gambian have been
incarcerated, and on the 11 November 1994, more than 11 Gambian officers
and men were cold blooded shot in Bakau, Yundum and at Salaji forest. We
cannot choose to forget either the unarmed school children gunned down in
broad day light all around Gambia. Lest we forget! For they shall not grow
old, as we do, nor shall they die and wither like the rest of us, their
memories shall be cherished in our memories, and at each rise of the sun,
we shall remember them.

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