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Published Date: 11 November 2008
SCOTLAND remembered the war dead today during a two-minute silence to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
The silence was observed at Armistice Day services across the country at 11am.

In Edinburgh around 500 members of public joined veterans at a garden of remembrance to mark the signing of the armistice in 1918.

The tribute in Princes Street Gard
ens was created to allow residents to pay their respects.

Neil Griffiths, of the Royal British Legion Scotland, said: "Both young and old turned out for what was a moving and a fitting tribute to those Scots who gave their lives."

Central Station in Glasgow held its annual tribute with a half-hour service attended by hundreds of people.

The busy station came to a halt at 11am as former soldiers and rail representatives remembered those who died for their country.

The station, which has a monument to the war dead, has been the location of remembrance services through the years as it is where many soldiers said goodbye to loved ones before going off to war.

Representatives from the British Legion, Salvation Army and station operators Network Rail attended.

A Network Rail spokesman said: "The ceremony began with veterans marching into the station led by a piper.

"Wreaths were laid and at during the silence all action seemed to come to a halt."

A similar service was held at Edinburgh's Waverley station.

In Dundee veterans and council representatives were joined by several hundred members of the public at a service at the City Square.
Many local shops also observed the two-minute silence.

A parade was held in Aberdeen on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the armistice.

Grampian Police Pipe Band led armed service representatives through the city centre to the Cowdray Hall war memorial.



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  • Last Updated: 11 November 2008 1:35 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: World War One , World War II
 
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Aln Bill,

Alnwick 11/11/2008 15:04:43
Great to see this.

Whatever we may think of the role of the British Army, the fact that about 600,000 Commonwealth service people died in a fight to the death against Nazism in WW2 --- this is something that must be remembered.

A similar silence was held in Glasgow Central Station and was impeccably observed.

No applause, just respectful silence in memory of those who gave their lives so that we may live.

I just wish that this whole Remembrance time had not been sullied by the unedifying spectacle of an entire stadium of Celtic fans being encouraged to applaud instead.
Undignified and disrespectful stuff from Celtic fans who have unfortunately cosied up to a proscribed organisation that collaborated with the Nazis during WW2.
2

Tarheel Scot,

11/11/2008 16:14:22
Aln Bill @ # 1 Let's see, what does the fact that Celtic fans applauded the sacrifice of those in the fight against Nazism, although undignified in your estimate, have to do with their cozying "up to a proscribed organization that collaborated with the Nazis during WWII?" (Was that not about 64 years ago?) In an athletic venue what else would you expect? I think that we should be pleased that the fans understood what it was all about.
3

jerrymanders,

11/11/2008 16:42:35
#1

I was at a Rembrance Service on Sunday, wearing my uniform. I laid a wreath on behalf of my employer at the Cenotaph in our local park. I was honoured to do so. I am a Celtic fan. Don't fall for the old "they're all the same" attitude otherwise you'll have to align ALL Rangers fans with Billy Fullarton and his Boys, who supported Oswald Mosely, who supported.........?


4

Steve Evans,

Malta 11/11/2008 17:40:57
Malta hosted over the weekend 111(F)Squadron; The Tremblers from RAF Leuchers flying three Panavia Tornado's representing Faith, Hope and Charity. These were the three Gladiators that defended the island during the early months of the Battle of Malta an era that has gone down as one of the greatest sieges in history. The flypast was over the War memorial in Valletta and a moment to remember. Thanks to all involved who took time out to take part. Moving.
5

Newton_Invented_Gravity,

11/11/2008 18:08:47
#1 I'll pay my respects to the dead in whichever way I find most appropriate. If that bothers you in anyway then hard lines. What I find most 'unedifying' is that you and many like you have found it necessary to exploit the dead in order to score sectarian points.
6

Aln Bill,

Alnwick 11/11/2008 18:14:38
#5, sure thing, that's what people fought for -- your rights.
Just a shame that you couldn't afford a minute or two out of your life to stop and think quietly about "respect".
The problem with the "I'll show my respect any way I want" argument is that what's next? A Mardi Gras? A rock concert? A fancy dress speed-dating session?


~3, jerrymanders, I don't think I've agreed with you in the past, but you have a point about tarring everybody with the same brush -- fair enough.
Only thing I'd point out is that the song The Billy Boys has been banned, whereas the illegal songs of support (under anti-Terror legislation) remain untouched.

For so long as Celtic fans in any significant amount sing in support of the IRA, they will provide convenient and easy targets as "supporting Nazi collaborators".

Get rid of that, and you may even be ahead of the game.
7

Media 1,

cape town 11/11/2008 19:33:18
I think it is time we forgot - remembering isnt working
8

jerrymanders,

11/11/2008 19:46:31
#6

TFS too?

#7

Are you the same M1 as of two years ago? What a change if you are! Well done.
9

Phil C,

11/11/2008 21:22:59
If only Blair and Brown had managed to keep their gobs from lying for two minutes before sacrificing thousands of lives. Mind you Brown just sat and watched, knowing wrong and saying nothing, knowing Blair was doomed!
10

Thistledhu,

11/11/2008 23:25:32
#9 lets not make political comments on this subject.
it dosent even stretch to bad taste.
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Aln Bill,

Alnwick 12/11/2008 16:44:19
Jerry, if it comes to it, the "Plastic Paddy" song too.

Meanwhile, as I say ... keep singing in support of the IRA and you'll be referred to as the supporters of the organisation that collaborated with the builders of gas chambers; a Nazi party that looked down on the Irish people as being a "lesser race".

Surely that isn't right ?

 

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