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Remembrance Sunday parade and service at Brora

A Remembrance Sunday parade and repair was held at Brora this morning to pay tribute to the fallen.

Army piper Colin Simpson, a Brora native who has had a distinguished profession as a piper, led the parade.

Military piper Colin Simpson, who hails from Brora and has had a distinguished piping career, played at the village's Remembrance Sunday parade and service.
Army piper Colin Simpson, who hails from Brora and has had a distinguished piping profession, performed on the village’s Remembrance Sunday parade and repair.

The procession shaped on the Gower Road lorry park and marched onto the A9 street operating via the village and all the way down to Clyne Conflict Memorial.

Military piper Colin Simpson led the parade from the Gower Street lorry park to the war memorial.Military piper Colin Simpson led the parade from the Gower Street lorry park to the war memorial.
Army piper Colin Simpson led the parade from the Gower Road lorry park to the warfare memorial.
Young people from Brora Primary School and 1st Brora Scouts took part in the parade and service.Young people from Brora Primary School and 1st Brora Scouts took part in the parade and service.
Younger individuals from Brora Main College and 1st Brora Scouts took half within the parade and repair.
The parade on its way to the war memorial.The parade on its way to the war memorial.
The parade on its approach to the warfare memorial.
The parade arrives at Clyne War Memorial.The parade arrives at Clyne War Memorial.
The parade arrives at Clyne Conflict Memorial.

Brora Free Church minister Rev Ricky MacDonald, who additionally teaches at Golspie Excessive College, led the service.

Christine Port, representing the Catholic Church, learn Psalm 46, and Rev MacDonald learn an extract from John Chapter 14.

Singing was led by Angus Millar from the Church of Scotland and David Roberts from the Free Church.

Two hymns have been sung: ‘O God of Bethel’ and ‘O God, our assist in ages previous’.

A minute’s silence was noticed because the memorial clock struck 11am.

The service was led by Brora Free Church minister Rev Ricky MacDonald, far right, while Christine Port, far left, representing the Catholic Church, read Psalm 46; Angus Millar, Church of Scotland, and David Roberts, Free Church, second and third left, led the singing.The service was led by Brora Free Church minister Rev Ricky MacDonald, far right, while Christine Port, far left, representing the Catholic Church, read Psalm 46; Angus Millar, Church of Scotland, and David Roberts, Free Church, second and third left, led the singing.
The service was led by Brora Free Church minister Rev Ricky MacDonald, far proper, whereas Christine Port, far left, representing the Catholic Church, learn Psalm 46; Angus Millar, Church of Scotland, and David Roberts, Free Church, second and third left, led the singing.

Eleven wreaths have been laid on the foot of the warfare memorial by representatives from veterans, youth, and group teams, together with Brora Rangers Soccer Membership,1st Brora Scouts, Brora Main College, the Rotary Membership of East Sutherland, and Brora Group Council.

Deputy Lieutenant Dawn McKenzie laid a wreath on behalf of Sutherland Lord Lieutenancy team, and Syd Bright on behalf of the Parachute Regiment.Deputy Lieutenant Dawn McKenzie laid a wreath on behalf of Sutherland Lord Lieutenancy team, and Syd Bright on behalf of the Parachute Regiment.
Deputy Lieutenant Daybreak McKenzie laid a wreath on behalf of Sutherland Lord Lieutenancy crew, and Syd Vibrant on behalf of the Parachute Regiment.
Ruwan Uduwerage-Perera (centre) laid a wreath on behalf of Brora Community Council, while Dom Turner, left, laid a wreath on behalf the Royal Air Force. Right is Lt Col Ducan Phimister who represented the Royal Army Medical Corps.Ruwan Uduwerage-Perera (centre) laid a wreath on behalf of Brora Community Council, while Dom Turner, left, laid a wreath on behalf the Royal Air Force. Right is Lt Col Ducan Phimister who represented the Royal Army Medical Corps.
Ruwan Uduwerage-Perera (centre) laid a wreath on behalf of Brora Group Council, whereas Dom Turner, left, laid a wreath on behalf the Royal Air Pressure. Proper is Lt Col Ducan Phimister who represented the Royal Military Medical Corps.
A wreath was laid by a group from Brora Primary School.A wreath was laid by a group from Brora Primary School.
A wreath was laid by a gaggle from Brora Main College.
Culrain resident Graham Charge laid a wreath on behalf of his regiment the Royal Army Pay Corps and in memory of Sgt Donald Kinnear who served in the same regiment and whose name was added to Clyne War Memorial after he was killed during the 1991 Gulf War. His mother, Olive Kinnear, who lives in Brora, was presented with the Elizabeth Cross, awarded to the next of kin of UK Armed Forces personnel killed in action after World War II.Culrain resident Graham Charge laid a wreath on behalf of his regiment the Royal Army Pay Corps and in memory of Sgt Donald Kinnear who served in the same regiment and whose name was added to Clyne War Memorial after he was killed during the 1991 Gulf War. His mother, Olive Kinnear, who lives in Brora, was presented with the Elizabeth Cross, awarded to the next of kin of UK Armed Forces personnel killed in action after World War II.
Culrain resident Graham Cost laid a wreath on behalf of his regiment the Royal Military Pay Corps and in reminiscence of Sgt Donald Kinnear who served in the identical regiment and whose identify was added to Clyne Conflict Memorial after he was killed in the course of the 1991 Gulf Conflict. His mom, Olive Kinnear, who lives in Brora, was offered with the Elizabeth Cross, awarded to the subsequent of kin of UK Armed Forces personnel killed in motion after World Conflict II.
Mary Stewart along with Archie Sutherland and Harry Mackay laid a wreath on behalf of Brora Rangers Football Club.Mary Stewart along with Archie Sutherland and Harry Mackay laid a wreath on behalf of Brora Rangers Football Club.
Mary Stewart together with Archie Sutherland and Harry Mackay laid a wreath on behalf of Brora Rangers Soccer Membership.

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