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<\/a>Markinch War Memorial<\/p>\n<\/a>Capt. Michael Ross, 231 Evacuation Squadron, Glenrothes TA<\/p>\n
Markinch\u2019s fallen servicemen and women and those serving in current conflicts were remembered and honoured in a moving services on Remembrance Sunday.
\nThe fresh grey morning saw the area surrounding Markinch\u2019s war memorial filled with more than two hundred solemn participants – some in uniform and some plain-clothed. This emotional service and two minutes\u2019 silence was led by the parish minister the Revd. Alex Forsyth, pipers Hayley & Warren Gibson and an ensemble from Tullis Russell Mills Band.
\nAfter paying tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice the minister invited the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mr Robert Balfour, to place the first wreath on the war memorial.
\nCommunity Wreath Laying followed, with local organisations including, the Territorial Army, the Royal British Legion, Markinch Primary School, Co-op Funeralcare, Fife Police, Fife Fire & Rescue Service and representatives from a host of other local groups and organisations setting a sea of red poppies at the base of the memorial.
\nThe Remembrance Sunday church service followed in Markinch Parish Church.\u00a0 Commenting on the day, the minister the Revd. Alex Forsyth said, \u201cI see Remembrance Sunday as a significant day in focusing the life of our nation. This day reminds us of our obligations, our values and commitment to justice and peace.\u201d
\nDuring the church service special prayers were said for members of the Black Watch serving in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Markinch War Memorial<\/p>\n<\/a>Capt. Michael Ross, 231 Evacuation Squadron, Glenrothes TA<\/p>\n