Turkish Cypriots parade in 4 boroughs on Remembrance Day 2024

Seyyare Beyzade, Chair of the Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association (TWPA)  said:  "We are so proud that the TWPA laid wreaths in four London boroughs today- Haringey, Barnet, Enfield and Elstree / Borehamwood - on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot Remembrance Society for our community. Many of our members have parents, family members and friends who served and gave up their todays so we can have our tomorrows."

"This year lots of other Associations joined us in laying wreaths on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot community including BTCA , CTCA and Alp Mehmet MVO.

"It is important that Turkish Cypriots as a community are represented at events like these. Our heroes must not be ignored or forgotten."

Major Martin said: "I am proud to represent the British Army in laying a wreath for Sapper Cengis Azimkar, as we do every year.He was shot down in Northern Ireland by the IRA in 2009 as he was about to leave for Afghanistan.It is right that he be remembered here in his home-borough.A similar wreath is being laid in Northern Ireland as we speak."                                             

 This group of  wreath-layers at  Haringey  borough's 2024 Remembrance Day parade includes:

Officer Eren Emin, Chair of the Turkish Police Association, MPS , (second left) and  colleague; Ozkul Beyzade, Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association(TWPA);the Mayor of Haringey, Cllr Sue Jameson; Ayse Osman TWPA;Dilan Elliott TWPA, holding photo of Wood Green hero Cengis Azimkar; Major Sean Martin, 144 Parachute Squadron; Erim Metto, CEO of the  Turkish Cypriot Community Association;Husayin Hoca, London' Turkish Cypriot Islamic pastor; Ipek  Ozerim; Alp Mehmet MVO;  Kayahan Elliott, TWPA.