This Remembrance Sunday, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served — and those who never came home. For our family, this day carries a deeply personal meaning.
Two of our great uncles from St Lucia, Nelson and Dennis Fevrier, served in the First World War. Like many Caribbean soldiers, they volunteered to fight for a country they had never even seen. They left behind their home, their family, and the familiar warmth of the island — not for recognition, but out of courage, dignity, and duty.
Neil was just 22 years old.
Dennis was not much older.
Neither made it home.
Both are laid to rest in Seaford Cemetery, here in the UK. Each year, our family honours them through the Royal British Legion Branch, alongside the Canadian Veterans Association, the Irish Veterans Association, and the West Indian Association.
Their story forms part of a wider, often overlooked history — that of the tens of thousands of Caribbean men and women who served in both World Wars. Many of them faced harsh conditions, limited recognition, and returned to lives that seldom reflected the magnitude of their service.
In 2007, Jon's mother was interviewed on BBC News about Neil and Dennis and the legacy they left behind. She later took part in a BBC Sussex Radio documentary, helping share not only our family’s story, but that of countless West Indian soldiers who fought for freedom.
Their names, their lives, and their sacrifices continue to be remembered, spoken, and honoured. When we think of them — two young men from St Lucia crossing an ocean into the unknown — we think of strength, legacy, and the responsibility we carry forward. Their courage is part of the reason we are here today.
This Remembrance Sunday, we’ll pause — not as a brand or business, but as family, descendants, and part of a story bigger than ourselves.
We remember them.
We honour them.
And we continue their legacy — through how we live, lead, and care for one another.
To everyone marking Remembrance Sunday in their own way — thank you for taking this moment with us.
With respect,
Jon, Corey & Christina
BOOD UK