Helensburgh and Lomond fall silent on Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday was marked by sombre weather as veterans, dignitaries, cadets and families and friends attended services in Helensburgh, Rhu, HMNB Clyde and across the nation.

The Helensburgh and District branch of the Royal British Legion and Helensburgh Community Council thanked the public for attending the town's annual service in Hermitage Park.

West of Scotland Military Wives Choir, Neptune Band, Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band piper, a bugler and Helensburgh First Aid all helped make the event happen.

Deli in the Square donated refreshments for veterants, while LiveArgyll staff at Victoria Halls and Argyll and Bute Council grounds team in the park got everything ready.

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

They told the Advertiser: "Sunday’s Remembrance parade was organised jointly by Helensburgh Community Council and the Helensburgh British Legion. It was a great success and a moving and fitting tribute to those who serve, have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

"It was also a fitting tribute to Norman Muir, Helensburgh Community Council’s late convener, who for many years led this special community event.

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

"He would have been particularly proud to see the Army Cadets and Sea Cadets centre stage along with the Scouts, Guides, Brownies and Rainbows. He was passionate about including and encouraging the youth of Helensburgh.

"Music was provided by the Neptune Band, the Colquhoun Pipe Band and the Military Wives Choir. The service was officiated by Reverend George Hunter Chaplain to the Forces.

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Helensburgh paused to remember the fallen at Hermitage Park

Guard at wreath laying by the Rhu Scout Movement.(Ann Stewart)

Rhu and Shandon Church Wreath laying - Deputy Lord Lieutenant - Angela Hartness (Ann Stewart)

Rhu and Shandon Church Wreath laying - Maurice Corry - Argyll and Bute Council (Ann Stewart)

L-R Andrew Nisbet, Session Clerk. Angela Hartness, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Maurice Corry, Argyll and Bute Council.(Ann Stewart)

"Despite the weather the Memorial Garden was full and special thanks are due to Argyll and Bute Council workers and the Hermitage Park volunteers for ensuring it was beautifully tidy and ready for a poignant and moving service.

"It was fantastic to see all of our Service, uniformed, community and youth groups out on parade and supporting the Remembrance Service.

"The organisers are grateful for support from the Helensburgh community. Many of those on Sunday were taking on a role for the first time, some stepped in on the morning to help where people were ill or unavailable.

"We were particularly proud of the army cadets who formed the the honour guard this year. 

"The event was a time to pause and remember all those who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice."

At the Rhu War Memorial service, Angela Hartness, deputy Lord Lieutenant and Councillor Maurice Corry lay wreaths. The service was conducted by Andrew Nisbet, session clerk at Rhu and Shandon Parish Church.