Garden of Remembrance Opens in Glasgow
GLASGOW. George Square.
A poignant ceremony was held in George Square today to mark the opening of the Garden of Remembrance in Glasgow.
Dozens gathered at 11am outside the City Chambers to witness tributes led by Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, Reverend Dr Karen Campbell and senior Armed Forces personnel from all three services.
A poignant ceremony was held in George Square today to mark the opening of the Garden of Remembrance in Glasgow.
Dozens gathered at 11am outside the City Chambers to witness tributes led by Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, Reverend Dr Karen Campbell and senior Armed Forces personnel from all three services.
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00:34 We remember all people who suffer and all people who have served and are serving this day.
00:41 May we spend time here and truly pause to remember the brave souls who have served this country in the cause of peace.
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01:14 Good morning, I'm Jacqueline McLaren, the Lord Provost of Glasgow.
01:17 I'm here in my capacity as the Lord Lieutenant of Glasgow. This is the start of our Remember Days that we remember leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
01:27 This is the first day of the Garden of Remembrance.
01:30 Everyone in the city comes together to remember our people who have died in wars and conflicts.
01:38 It's important for Glasgow to remember that because there are so many Glaswegians who have lost their lives defending this nation.
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02:09 Dr Claire Armstrong, Chief Executive, Legion Scotland. We're here today in George Square in Glasgow.
02:16 We've officially dedicated and opened the Garden of Remembrance.
02:20 It's a hugely important, big part of the annual calendar around remembrance for people here.
02:25 Where we come, pay our respects, remember the fallen and think about those still currently serving as well.
02:31 We've got all the crosses behind us, wreaths have been laid today.
02:34 People will come over the next couple of weeks between now and Remembrance Sunday to pay their respects and lay their own tokens as well.
02:41 So please do come along and visit the gardens while they're open between now and Remembrance Sunday.
02:46 Who is here today and in what capacity?
02:48 Representatives from all over. Lord Provost, National President for Poppy Scotland and Legion Scotland.
02:54 Representatives of both organisations, veterans associations, other veterans charities.
02:59 It's been a fantastic turnout today, many wreaths laid on behalf of those that we're remembering.
03:05 I think it's hugely important to keep it in the public consciousness.
03:08 I mean, war and conflict is something that we're talking about a lot more now.
03:12 We're hearing it in the news every day with everything that's going on around the world.
03:16 So we should never underestimate how important it is to stop and remember.
03:20 And that's why having a garden such as this in the centre of Glasgow is a really good focal point for the local people and the community.
03:27 Grant us peace in our time and a longing for the day when every person of every language, race and nationality will live in peace.
03:40 This we ask in the name of God, whom Christians call Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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