Citizens from around Port Moresby gathered Wednesday evening at the Sir John Guise Indoor stadium to pay their respect in honour of the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare. The day marked the fourth death anniversary of the Late Grand Chief since his passing on the 26th of February 2021. Distinguished guests including the Prime Minister James Marape, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries also attended to witness this special occasion of the Memorial Service of the Late Grand Chief. The service began with an entrance walk from a group of NCD mothers accompanied by a police band. The service also comprised of different groups who also took part including the singing of the National Anthem led by students of Caritas Technical Secondary school as well as a choir group "Peroveta" from Keapara in the Central province who performed twice on the night. A special performance from the PNG Defense Force Platoon Band also took place along with four moving tribute documentaries in honour of the Late Grand Chief. Prime Minister James Marape who was present to witness this special service, spoke on the importance of leadership and family values that the Late Grand Chief always portrayed during his life till he passing. “Even at a very old age, the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare had a sense of duty to this country and participated in significant and national moments all the way till the end.” PM Marape added that even in his final days, he remained a guiding force, reminding the people of Papua New Guinea of the values that define all people as a nation. Many took part in showing their respect not only in Port Moresby but throughout the country to celebrate the life of our great leader who united the people of PNG as one and to also celebrate his great contribution to the country’s history.