A MEMORIAL service was held on Thursday evening at the Town Church to remember the 13 Islanders who died in twin disasters which hit Jersey a year ago.
Family members and friends of those who lost their lives in the sinking of the L’Ecume II trawler and explosion at Haut du Mont sat alongside dignitaries, emergency services personnel and others affected by the tragic events of 8 and 10 December.
The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, said that the Island had “mourned together” in the wake of the tragedies and that it was important to come together to remember the lives lost and support those left behind.
“Each of us knows why we are here. We have either suffered a great personal loss, are supporting those who have, or we are responding as a community, showing solidarity with our friends, neighbours and fellow Islanders who were hit by two tragedies in December 2022,” Sir Timothy told the congregation.
The service, led by the Dean of Jersey, the Very Rev Mike Keirle, also featured readings by Chief Minister Kristina Moore and the Constable of St Helier, Simon Crowcroft.
States Members, government staff and emergency services workers are all set to take part in minute silences at various locations across the Island at 12pm on Friday and on Sunday.
