T H E C O V E N A N T E R
I cannot put into words how grateful Major B AS Leishman M.B.E. - Psalm 51
and proud I was when we marched off An excellent Reading form Both Col:
at Central Station and some 400 people Mackay O.B.E. and Maj: Leishman M.B.E.
began to clap. Yes, many a lump came
in the throat and many a silent tear was
The Treasurer Made A Presentation To Mr
shed. I thank my God that I myself was
E Clark for his efforts in looking after the
privileged to conduct both these services of
Cameronian plot at Westminster.
remembrance. I have enclosed some photos
He also Presented Flowers to Mrs E. Maxwell
of the service at Central Station for your
for the work that she did for him
use.
Mrs J McColl was presented with flowers by
Col: H Mackay
Yours etc
Our sincere thanks to ‘Irvine Royal
Academy Burns Club’ with an excellent
J. Strachan
display of music and their Oration of ‘The
Rev. J. Strachan L.Th. Dip. Th.
Regiment’ These superb readings from the
50 Glenbervie Dr, Kilwinning, Ayrshire,
Pupils were very moving indeed.
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May we thank Mr R Fowler for compiling
the ‘Order of Service’ and all the hard work
that he did to make our Commemorative
Sunday Service a most memorable one for
Cameronian Sunday 12th May
every one present.
2002
Also The British Red Cross and Mr Redpath
At 10.15hrs our Bn flag was raised for the
and his Colleagues who Volunteered again
Fourth time since our Disbandment on 14th
this and Hopefully next Year Our thanks
May 1968. The Secretary Mr J Ballantyne also to the Bowling Club for allowing
was assisted by Mr ‘Andy Anderson who us to fly our flag and holding our Buffet
Raised Our Flag, And by our Bugler Mr and Social there and to the Community
John Farrel. The morning Service was held Centre for the use of their facilities and
at 10.30 hrs. The Flag was Lowered at 17.30 the catering that was laid on for us. And to
hrs Both Ceremonies were quite moving as
Douglas Village for the very warm welcome
all the Memories came flooding back of all
that we received from them.
those Many years ago, it made you proud
to be Cameronian.
Mr T Balloch M.B.E Was Parade Commander
Our Commemorative Service was held
at the Cairn assisted by our Standards and
at St.Bride’s Parish Church, at 1400 hrs and
the R.B.L.S
was conducted by Rev, B Kerr and Rev. J
A Short Service was held at the Cameronian
Strachan Mr E Clark carried the Bible to the
Cairn Conducted By Rev J Strachan
pulpit, Our Stranded Bearer was Received
Hymn. 1: Jesus Christ is our Saviour and
by Rev J Strachan from our Standard Bearer
Our Lord: Hymn 2: The Lords my Shepherd
Mr E Wallace assisted by our standard
Bearers Mr R Gracie and Mr W Gough
Col; H Mackay Read the Scriptures Joshua
whose Drill did the Regiment proud once
4: 1-13 He also said the Address:
again. We were supported by The Royal
Col: H Mackay presented Mrs J McColl with
British Legion Standard Bearers throughout
a framed photograph of the Cairn
both ceremonies by Kind permission of The
The Dedication of the Cairn was given by
Secretary Mrs Peat R.B.L.S. Glasgow. We
Rev J Strachan
were supported by The Coalburn Brass Band
He also held a Remembrance Service for Mr
who’s Music was superb and hopefully they
J Wilson who passed away in April 2002
will support our Organisation in the future.
His Ashes were scattered by his Sons and his
Thanks also to the Lanarkshire Police
Widow, they also laid A Cameronian Wreath
for their presence at Douglas on such a
It was very moving indeed for many of his
memorable day.
old Army mates
Mr G Stewart Laid a Wreath For all
Col: H Mackay O.B.E. Read the Scripture’s our Fallen Comrades on Behalf of ‘The
From 1 John 5: 1-13 Cameronians (S.R.) and Family Members’
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