The Isle of Man will fall silent on Sunday to honour those who served their country and lost their lives doing so.

Two minutes silence will be observed to mark Remembrance Sunday.

There’ll be added poignancy with 2011 marking the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion.

Special services will be held at churches and chapels across the Island, in memory of the fallen who either died in the two world wars or in more recent conflicts.

It’s hoped the Island will come to a standstill at 11am for the two-minutes silence - the annual commemoration of the sacrifice of all those who have died serving their country.

The Manx government is asking for drivers to stop the engines of their vehicles during the period of silence.

This afternoon at 3pm, the Royal Chapel of St John will host the Island’s National Service of Remembrance which will be attended by the Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood and Chief Minister Allan Bell.

Manx Radio will be broadcasting the service at St Thomas’ Church in Douglas from 10am, followed by the wreaths laying ceremony at the War Memorial on the seafront on Douglas Promenade.