This year’s commemoration, along with similar ceremonies across the country, marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
At 9am the Armed Forces Day flag will be raised in Perceval Square by Iain Macaulay, Lord Lieutenant of the Western Isles and Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
In the evening Rev William Heenan will lead a ceremony commencing at 7:30pm.
Running order of evening ceremony:
Cllr Kenny Macleod Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said:
“80 years on from the conclusion of the conflict it is important that we come together as a community to remember the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces in World War 2. As time passes we cannot allow the memory of these individuals to become distant, I would encourage anyone who can to attend the ceremony.”
Iain Macaulay, Western Isles Lord-Lieutenant added:
"It is only right that we remember the tremendous effort made by the Armed Forces and everyone involved on the home front through 5 years of fighting and hardship. Many lives were lost and many others were permanently injured. We gratefully remember the courage and sacrifice of everyone involved in the fight for our freedom. The 80th Anniversary of VE Day is a time for thankfulness, reflection and remembrance".
The arrangements for the raising of flags at Castlebay, Balivanich and Tarbert are detailed below.
