Campbeltown remembers lives sacrificed in war
NEARLY a century after the ‘war to end all wars’ finished in 1918 Campbeltown turned out in force to honour the fallen.
The weekend’s commemorations were divided into two parts. On Saturday there was a small intimate service at the Commonwealth war graves, in Kilkerran cemetery, followed on Sunday by a huge outdoor service at the war memorial on the Esplanade.
Reverend Philip Wallace officiated at both ceremonies.
During the call to remembrance on Saturday he said: ‘At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month the guns fell silent on the Western front, bringing to an end the First World War.
‘Our nation and Commonweatlth has recalled that moment through our armistice and remembrance events down the decades. Decades during which the men and women of our armed services have continued to pay the ultimate sacrifice.
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‘And so 99 years later, we stand here today to remember lives sacrificed in the service of our country and those traumatised and injured in conflict.
‘May we have such a devotion to justice and freedom that the heroism of all who fought, and still fight, may continue to be remembered in a nation of service and in a world of peace.’
Wreaths were laid in order by the following: The Lord Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute, Argyll and Bute Council, Campbeltown Community Council, The Royal Navy, RBLS Campbeltown branch, Royal Airforce Association, Police Scotland, HM Coastguard, Scottish Ambulance Service, Salvation Army, British Red Cross, SSAFA, RNLI, Harbour Master Authority, St Kieran Royal Arch Chapter No. 158, Campbeltown Sea Cadets, Army Cadet Force, Girl Guides Assocaition, Boys’ Brigade and Campbeltown Grammar school.