National memorial service on 23 February 2016 at Metsakalmistu Cemetery

11.00 At the resting place of the family of President Konstantin Päts (candles, flags, colour guard) Estonian National Anthem – orchestra and choir Requiem (3-5 minutes) Head Chaplain of the Defence Forces Laying of wreaths (joint wreath of the President of the Republic, the and the Government of the Republic “On behalf of the Estonian people”, the City of Tallinn, and non-profit organisations. orchestra and choir

Procession to the grave of Tõnis Kint 11.15 At the grave of Tõnis Kint, Prime Minister fulfilling the duties of the President in exile (candles burning, colour guard) Laying of wreaths (joint wreath “On behalf of the Estonian people”, non-profit organisations).

Procession to the grave of 11.20 At the grave of Head of State August Rei (candles burning, colour guard) choir and orchestra Laying of wreaths (joint wreath “On behalf of the Estonian people”, non-profit organisations).

Procession to the grave of 11.25 At the grave of President Lennart Meri (candles burning, colour guard) choir Laying of wreaths (joint wreath “On behalf of the Estonian people”, non-profit organisations).

Procession to the grave of Konstantin Konik 11.35 At the grave of Dr Konstantin Konik (candles burning, colour guard) orchestra and choir Laying of wreaths (joint wreath “On behalf of the Estonian people”, non-profit organisations).

Procession by bus to the grave of 11.55 At the grave of Aleksander Warma, Prime Minister fulfilling the duties of the President in exile (candles burning, colour guard) Laying of wreaths (joint wreath “On behalf of the Estonian people”, non-profit organisations). orchestra and choir

Ceremony ends at approx. 12.05

Ten Members of the Defence Forces from the Guard Battalion are requested for the laying of memorial service wreaths. The bus to the Metsakalmistu Cemetery will be departing at 10.30 from the National Library of and will be returning from Metsakalmistu at approx. 12.10.

Info: Jüri Trei Mobile: 513 4445; Kirsika Ritsoson Tel: 637 7500; Elle Lees Mobile: 5340 9536

Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Protocol Department Telephone 631 7500