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17/10/2016 12:50:56
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Pete
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The Royal British Legion Scotland website has the following information for those attending the Remembrance Weekend Services and Events:
SATURDAY 12th NOVEMBER
FORT WILLIAM AND DISTRICT
Dawn to dusk vigil held at the Fort William War Memorial. Poppy Crosses will be on sale throughout the vigil, people will be encouraged to place a cross in the "Garden of Remembrance".
SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER - Remembrance Sunday
FORT WILLIAM AND DISTRICT
The Fort William Remembrance Day Parade stepping off at 10.45. The Branch also takes part in The Commando Memorial Remembrance Day Parade at the Commando Memorial Spean Bridge - parade steps off at 3pm. Those who wish to join the march to the Memorial should assemble earlier with the march off at 2.45pm from the usual layby nearby on the main road beside the path leading up to it. Cars will only be able to drop off but not park at this point.
All other Services in Scotland can be viewed here http://www.legionscotland.org.uk/remembrance/remembrance-events-2016/
The Royal British Legion main site has more detail about events including the Cenotaph and National Memorial Arboretum
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/how-we-remember/remembrance-sunday/
This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 19/10/2016 15:19:53
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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17/10/2016 14:22:12
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NIC
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Thanks Pete,
I'll spread the word...
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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19/10/2016 15:13:13
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Pete
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Updated re Sunday at the Commando Memorial.
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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27/10/2016 14:04:48
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Bill Harvey
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What is the correct time of the service at Spean Bridge?? The RBL site says 15.00 and the Dispatches says 14.00.
Bill
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Bill Harvey
Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
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27/10/2016 22:06:00
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Pete
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Hi Bill
No information came to us from the Association, so the information I put on the website above is from the RBL and The Highland Council whom I phoned just before posting. The links are to the RBL website. I cannot respond on behald of the Association unfortunately. You will have to contact Fred.
Pete
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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28/10/2016 09:21:29
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Bill Harvey
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Thanks Pete.
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Bill Harvey
Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
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