ROYAL NAVY PERSONNEL ATTEND HELENSBURGH REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Pictured: Personnel waiting to lay wreaths at the Cenotaph On Remembrance Sunday, Naval Base Commander, Commodore Sharon Malkin gathered with local residents and dignitaries at Hermitage Park, Helensburgh to join the nation in the act of remembrance. The service was led by the Reverend George Hunter, Chaplain to the Forces (Volunteer) with the Guard of Honour provided by the Helensburgh Sea Cadets. The Neptune Volunteer Band also attended to provide musical accompaniment. On the stroke of eleven, all fell silent while the Last Post played, and those attending took the opportunity to remembers those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country. Following the two minutes silence and reflection, wreaths were laid by veterans and community groups with Commodore Sharon Malkin laying a wreath on behalf of the Royal Navy this year.
Images; LPhot Porridge Oates Helensburgh Remembrance 2018 The service was attended by Sailors and staff from HMNB Clyde. Representing the Naval Base was Naval Base Commander Commadore Donald Doull. The parade marched through the streets of the town watched by members of the public. After there was a sevice held at the cenotaph which included a wreath laying ceremony.
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