An event that was a regular in the Liverpool Business District calendar is returning this year, the International Cotton Association (ICA) in partnership with Liverpool Business Improvement District will hold their annual remembrance service on Liverpool’s historic Exchange Flags on Tuesday 11 November at 11am.


The service will be attended by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councilor Barbara Murray who will lay a wreath on behalf of the city of Liverpool as well as Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside Sue Higginson who will lay a wreath on behalf of his Majesty the King. Wreaths will also be laid by Liverpool Business Improvement District, Liverpool and Sefton Chamber of Commerce and by ICA Managing Director Bill Kingdon on behalf of the association and its members.


The ‘Last Post’ bugle call will be played at the service which will be conducted by the Reverand Canon Bill Addy and the service will end with the firing of a poppy cannon.


Commissioned in 1922 by the ICA, known then as the Liverpool Cotton Association, the statue of the Memorial Soldier was unveiled by Field Marshal Earl Haig of Bemersyde. The accompanying bronze plaque is dedicated to the 423 men from the Association who lost their lives during both World Wars.
“As we do each year, we remember all those who have fought and died in conflict, not least those from our city, our region and our sector. This year we remember the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk, and the sinking of HMT Lancastria, both in June 1940. With the Royal British Legion, we are joining in marking the 85th anniversary of these evacuations during World War 2. This focus commemorates the courage and sacrifices of the hundreds of thousands of troops and personnel evacuated from France. The Northwest region of UK remains well represented in the Armed Forces, Reserves and Emergency Services. It is my strong belief that moments of reflection and remembrance remain important and relevant, in a world where conflict affects so many today.”


The remembrance service is open to all those who wish to pay their respects to those who gave their lives in defense of liberty, and to acknowledge those serving officers active today in pursuit of the same.
The ICA works closely with local organisations to make sure our service is a fitting tribute to all those that have bravely fought and continue to fight for their country. They include The Lieutenancy of Merseyside, Liverpool Business Improvement District, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Flags, the Kings Regiment and the Liverpool Pals Memorial Fund.