He said he was confident that, while it would be a sombre occasion, the professionalism of the soldiers would be evident.
Times, Sunday Times
This and other advocacy gems lightened a sombre occasion.
Times, Sunday Times
This week's meeting of the club was a sombre occasion.
Times, Sunday Times
So many things had been destroyed so it was quite a sombre occasion.
The Sun
Rise to this sombre occasion.
Globe and Mail