T H E C O V E N A N T E R
The Member’s that spoke to me said that Regimental Standard from its flagpole
they enjoyed the whole events of the day. for the day. After the Standard had been
There will be photographs for sale
lowered, the company adjourned to the
which can be ordered Direct From the
Club House for a most enjoyable buffet
photographer Mr L Addison, 2 South Lodge,
supper and dance.
Douglas ML11 0RH Tel. 01555-851750
R.F.
Hoping to see everyone Next Year 2003
for Our Special Annual Commemorative
Remembrance, 2002
Services
The autumn leaves were falling -
Bright orange, red and gold -
Cameronian Sunday, 2002
As we stood up at Kelvingrove
And thought of men of old.
Brave men, who bought our freedom
Irvine Royal Academy was once again
And paid a dreadful price:
privileged to receive an invitation from The
They gave their very selves for us,
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and Family
A living sacrifice.
Members Association to join them at St.
Bride’s Church, Douglas, for the annual
We thought of Cameronians
Cameronian Sunday Commemoration of
Who first fought at Dunkeld,
the formation of the Regiment.
And men who laughed, and joked - and
The Rev. James Strachan, L. Th., Dip. Th.,
died -
preached an excellent sermon reminding On fields like Neuve Chapelle.
us that we are all accountable to God, who These men, of humble backgrounds,
is the secret listener in every conversation. Were flesh, like you and me,
This year, the Burns Club’s presentation But they won highest honour,
posed the question ‘What makes a Hero?’
Like Henry May, V.C.
and looked at Cameronian characters,
showing how their qualities helped to
We thought of men committed
mould others in the Cameronian Spirit. The
And men who would not yield,
also focussed in particular on Henry May,
And then of what they gained for us
V.C., the first Glasgow man to be awarded
On many a foreign field.
the Victoria Cross in the First World War.
Men who gave their to-morrow,
After the service, many Cameronians
That we might live to-day.
and Friends of the Regiment went to the
Great men, whom we should honour
Regimental Cairn at Castle Dangerous.
In all we do and say.
The Cairn had been refurbished by the
I thought of those not with us
Regimental Trustees and The Cameronians
As we paid tribute then.:
(Scottish Rifles) and Family Members
I thought of hearts uncaring
Association and was re-dedicated by the
Unknowing of these men
Rev. James Strachan, L. Th., Dip. Th.,
Who fought and died in battle
assisted by the Rev. Bryan Kerr, M.A.,
Against the tyrant’s power:
Minister of Douglas St. Bride’s. The family
And, oh, I longed to ask each one,
of the late Mr. L. Grassie has now set up
‘Could you not watch one hour?’
a Trust Fund, income from which is to be
used for the maintenance of the Cairn in R. Fowler, November 11, 2002
perpetuity.
A very moving part of the Service at
the Cairn was the scattering of the ashes
The Cameronians (Scottish
of Sgt. Wilson by his sons, while a lament
Rifles)
was played by piper Jim Butler (formerly
4/5 RSF and Honorary Piper to Irvine Royal
And Family Members
Academy Burns Club).
Association.
At the conclusion of the service,
the company returned to the Victoria
The Association continues to meet
Bowling Club in Douglas for the lowering
regularly, in February, May, June, September
of the Standard. The Club had very
and November. Meetings this year have
kindly allowed the Association to fly the
been well attended and have been held
in the Olde Club at Tannochside; The
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