WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10: The first memorial honouring all Bermudians who served in World War I and II has been completed just in time for Remembrance Day observances tomorrow.

The memorial, which sits on the Cabinet Grounds, contains the names of almost 3,000 Bermudian men and women who served in the two World Wars.

Names are inscribed on seven highly polished black granite slabs and a diamond emblem in gold leaf beside a name indicates that the serviceman or servicewoman is on the roll of honour and lost their lives in wartime service.

A fountain in front of the memorial is made of a granite base and a highly-polished pink granite ball which is the same stone used in the Anglican Cathedral in Hamilton.

The date for the formal dedication service will be announced shortly.

Said Public Works Minister Derrick Burgess: “I would like to thank all the people who have dedicated themselves to this project to ensure we honour every single one of the men and women who served in the two World Wars. I would especially like to thank Carol Everson for her tireless dedication in researching and verifying every name. She has done a yeoman's job and without her this project wouldn’t have been completed. And of course, I honour the men and women who served in the great wars and those who gave their lives in service to their Country.”