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Large poppy display unveiled for Remembrance Week

Cameron WeldonChannel Islands
News imageSuzanne Le Lay Two men including Chelsea Pensioner Michael Gue are stood in front of the tunnel which is covered in poppies and two large Jersey flags They are shaking hands. The poppies are small and all handmade. They are all stood next to a large triangular wreath made up of poppies.Suzanne Le Lay
Chelsea Pensioner Michael Gue (left) was given a tour of the Jersey War Tunnels during the unveiling event

An art installation made up of more than 2,000 hand-printed poppies has been unveiled at a tourist attraction.

The display named Cascade of Remembrance was unveiled on Sunday at the Jersey War Tunnels in St Lawrence to mark Remembrance Week.

Lance Trevellyan, owner of Jersey War Tunnels, said the display was a "deeply meaningful project" and would act as a tribute to those who made sacrifices in conflict.

Chelsea Pensioner Michael Gue, a former Royal Signals warrant officer and physical training instructor, attended the unveiling and had a private tour of the 1,000 metre (3,281ft) underground tunnel complex.

News imageSuzanne Le Lay The front of the tunnel which is covered in poppies and two large Jersey flags. The tunnel entrance is covered by a large triangular wreath made up of poppies. Suzanne Le Lay
The installation was made up of 2,000 hand-printed poppies

Mr Gue represented the Royal Hospital Chelsea at the unveiling while raising funds for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

As a young soldier, Mr Gue's army roommate was from Jersey and the pair spent time on the island during leave.

He was joined at the unveiling by Capt Michael Billings from the Royal Logistic Corps Reserve along with members of the Jersey Field Squadron who marched in the island's Remembrance Service on Sunday.

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