Three people will be honoured on National Heroes Day, Government said this afternoon.Minister of Youth, Families, Sports, and Community Development, Glenn Blakeney said that after reviewing all of the nominations submitted by the public, the Naming and Recognition Committee had selected the following three individuals to be jointly honoured as National Heroes in 2011:Ÿ Dr Edgar Fitzgerald Gordon (‘Mazumbo’)Ÿ Dr Pauulu Kamarakafego (Dr Roosevelt Browne)Ÿ Sir Henry ‘Jack’ Tucker.“These men who are considered contributing architects of the modern day Bermuda, will receive posthumous recognition for their contributions,” said Mr Blakeney.“They are each reflective of the Island’s cultural heritage and diversity which is one criteria for a National Hero Award. Another criterion is that nominees ‘increase awareness of collective history and enhance a sense of national unity and social cohesion amongst Bermudians.“Undoubtedly all three icons also demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities an attribute that National Hero Award nominees are required and expected to possess,” Minister Blakeney added.On Sunday, 19 June the 2011 National Heroes’ Day Proclamation Ceremony will be held at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, June 19.The National Heroes Day official public holiday will be observed on Monday June 20.