Communities in the Isle of Man will remain silent at gatherings to honor those who made the “greatest sacrifice”.

There will be a two-minute silence at 11am GMT, and wreaths and poppies will be laid at church services and war memorials.

A National Service of Remembrance, which will include a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, will also be held at the Royal Chapel in St John’s at 3pm.

Diane Kelsey MLC said Remembrance Sunday was “a time to reflect on those who are not here and the sacrifices they made” and that members of the armed forces are still in conflict zones today.

Armed forces champion Kelsey said the events were “almost a day of thanksgiving for the people who gave their lives, because if they hadn’t stepped up and in some cases come home, we wouldn’t be what we are today.” “We exist as a nation today.”

church services Hundreds of people are scheduled to attend each year in Peel, Kirk Michael, Ramsey, Bride, Port Erin, Castletown, Onchan and the island’s capital, Douglas.

Kelsey said she believes the annual commemorations are “very well supported” because of their ongoing work. Royal British Legion.

The charity has “really energized communities” with local branches across the island to “make sure commemorations are always in our consciousness, and even more so at this time of year.”

Retired Royal Air Force Officer Kelsey said this was a “time to reflect” and consider “what people went through to go to war,” including those who “gave their today so we can have our tomorrow.”

He added that people on the island were “really proud to remember that moment and take the time to pay our respects.”

Commemoration ceremonies will continue across the island on Armistice Day on Monday.