He described the day as a Liberation Day 'like we have never known'.
'Even to call it the Liberation when we are subject to some of the most draconian restrictions on our freedoms is a misnomer.'
He questioned whether the population felt truly liberated at a time where islanders cannot get together to party or celebrate in the way that they would like to.
'We could feel sorry for ourselves, and yet we must not because the democratic values and the individual freedoms that the wartime generation fought and suffered for still very much underpin our lives today.'
He thanked Education, Sport & Culture for putting together an online programme of events and hoped that people can still remember the values that Liberation Day stands for.
'I am very grateful to all the people who have put out flags and bunting - it's just wonderful to see how much decoration there is.'
As well as thinking of those who fought for our freedom 75 years ago, Sir Richard encouraged islanders to think of those who are working hard now to keep Guernsey together, to maintain the island and to look after our health.
Signing off, Sir Richard said this would be a Liberation Day we will remember forever and although it was not the way he dreamt of retiring from his role as Bailiff, he wished islanders good health and to enjoy the day as much as possible.
Read more in Monday's Guernsey Press.
Watch back on the Liberation Day Facebook page and website, liberationday.gg, the States of Guernsey Facebook Page, the Visit Guernsey Facebook page and visit visitguernsey.com
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