Island to fall silent to mark Victory over Japan Day

Commemorative services planned for 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

The Isle of Man will fall silent tomorrow (15 August) to mark Victory over Japan Day and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

A two-minute silence is planned for midday, paying tribute to all those who served and lost their lives in the Far East and the Pacific.

At 11:50am a short outdoor service will be held at the Island’s National War Memorial at St John’s where Chief Minister Alfred Cannan will lay a wreath in remembrance.

Elsewhere, the Tower of Refuge, Legislative Buildings and the Ramsey Swing Bridge will be illuminated in tribute.

Other local events include a ceremony held by Douglas Council at Hilary Park at 10.15am on Friday. 

Douglas Town Band will be present, wreaths will be laid and the last post will sound.

At this ceremony there will be a one minute silence.

The Royal British Legion Onchan Branch will be hosting a service at Onchan war memorial, meeting at 10.45am.

Isle of Man Transport says, where possible, its staff, bus drivers and operational teams across Isle of Man Railways will be supporting in the national two-minute silence at midday as a mark of respect.