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Photo Flashback: National Heroes Day Parade, October 17, 1972

Published:Friday | October 25, 2024 | 8:14 AM
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Governor-General Sir Clifford Campbell rides in the official jeep as he inspects the Parade on the Polo Grounds of Up Park Camp on October 16, 1972 morning. The parade was in honour of National Heroes Day. With Sir Clifford are his ADC Lt. Leo Blake; Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr. Vin Bunting; and Brigadier David Smith, Chief of Staff of the JDF.
The General Salute for the National Heroes of Jamaica is given by the Governor-General Sir Clifford Campbell and uniformed contingents of the Jamaica Defence Force and the Police Force at Up Park Camp on October 16, 1972, as the nation observed National Heroes Day.
Seated in the first and second row of one of the specially prepared stands were the recipients of the 1971 awards at the National Heroes Day parade, held atUp Park Camp, on October 16, 1972.
A section of the large crowd  that watched the parade in honour of National Heroes on October 16, 1972. Many brought their umbrellas to protect them from the sun.
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The National Heroes Day Parade on October 17, 1972, was a grand celebration honouring Jamaica’s national heroes. Held in Kingston, the event featured a colourful display of marching bands, military units, and cultural performances, symbolising the nation’s pride and remembrance of its freedom fighters. Thousands of Jamaicans gathered to pay tribute to heroes like Marcus Garvey, Paul Bogle, and others who played pivotal roles in the country’s struggle for independence and justice. The parade was a powerful reminder of Jamaica's rich history and the sacrifices made to secure its sovereignty.