Members of the Branch were contacted by The P.R.A. Scottish Chairman Alasdair Hutton who asked if we could provide a Guard of Honour for our Airborne Brother Hamish Graham, Ex 3 Para at North Connell, near Oban. A 4 hour drive there and back to support his family and friends in time of need.
A Big thanks to Frank Cameron, Sammy Moynihan, Denis Mc Cormick and Davie Panayotou for their slick drills at the graveside, did the Branch proud.
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Thanks to all who attended the funeral of Wullie and May Graham. Here are some words on the day:
Much appreciate if Family and Friends especially VETERANS would consider making a donation to this very worthy cause. I used to coach Jon along with my our oldest Son Terry when they were 15 year olds and played for Church Crookham Rovers, near FLEET.
Jon's father Tom was my R.S.M. in 2 PARA and hails from Paisley. Top notch family. Thanks for any help, and Stay Safe.
Guard of Honour etc will take place at the funeral of former Paratrooper Wullie Graham, Ex 3 Para, tomorrow, Monday 22nd February. Wullie died about 2 weeks ago and his wife died 3 days after him - so sad. He was a PALESTINE Veteran. His Son, Billy Jnr served with 2 Para in the early 70's and jumped with 2 PARA at the Keil Canal.
If you can manage along wear usual dress. Clackmannan Cemetery, Devonway, Clackmannanshire FK10 4LD.
The funeral cortege will leave his home at 12 noon so suggest you get there for 11:30am latest. Pas onto like-minded people if you dont mind.
Hopefully see some of you there.
Note: The sign for the Cemetery is high on your left and you take a right turn into what looks like a housing estate. Bare LEFT for the Cemetery.
a. Election of a Scotland and N.I. Regional Secretary to the Executive Committee of the P.R.A.
b. If anyone from our Branch would like to be nominated, please use the email on this Branch web site to inform the Branch Secretary. All interested need you to do this by no later than the 31st March.
c. Each Branch in our Region are requested to forward the name (s) to RHQ/P.R.A. no later than 02 April 21.
d. Once received each Branch will be notified of the electoral candidates and a vote will be taken.
Paul Raison I Veterans Officer I The Parachute Regimental Association I Regimental Headquarters I The Parachute Regiment / Merville Barracks / Colchester / Essex / CO2 7UT / Tel: Civ: 01206 817073 / E Mail: secretary@prahq.com
Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch P.R.A.members sought to form a Guard of Honour for James O' Hear Snr this Friday 5th Feb at Holytown Crematorium, Memorial Way, Holytown ML1 5RU.
Service commences at 11:30am so suggest you arrive 11am latest.
Remember Social distancing rules
Usual dress.
Sad to report our Dear Friend and Loyal Paratrooper James O' Hear has ascended to Valhalla. Lest We Forget
Family request Guard of Honour etc from Branch members as and when date set for service.
Watch this space for details.
All note due to the ongoing problems with COVID the Branch Committee, are following the guidelines in place with Wood Street Social Club Committee, who plan to look as to when the Club may open have decided they will review the situation in June of this year.
Members please note there is no Armistice parades in Glasgow including Knightswood on Sunday 8th and Glasgow Central Stn on 11/11 due to the governments New guidelines
Friends the family of our Chariman Peter Morrison who will be cremated tomorrow asked I pass this link on if you would like to watch service on live webcam.
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All please note the funeral service for our dear departed chairman and Airborne brother Mr. Peter Morrison will take place on Wednesday 28th October 2020, commencing at 11am at Daldowie Crematorium. All invited to attend approximatly 10.30 am and Dress as parade format. Adhere to social distancing rules and please wear a face mask as we line the route from the main entrance for the funeral cortege to pass us by. Entrance to the crematorium is for family members only, and / or invited guests. Please let others know that may be interested.
The Branch Chairman, Mr Peter Morrison passed away today. Any news to pass on will post as and when we get it.
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All branch members are invited to an alternative armistice parade at our Veterans Monument in Knightswood on Sunday 8th November 2020 at 1035 hrs.
Usual dress and have a face mask as we may be able to have a buffet at the Lincoln Inn should the rules change.
On Saturday 15th August 2020, VJ Day COL Bob, Uncle Frank and Terry tabbed 20 miles along the Forth and Clyde canal to the Vets Monument, taking 5 hours to raise funds to help lay the foundation for the Lest We Forget bench kindly donated by Mr Bill Mc Donald (left in picture) Normally cost £700, he gave free of charge and put it in place.
Thanks to all who attended especially the Lord Provost Philip Bratt who unveiled a plaque to H.M.S. Glasgow.
A Big thanks to sisters Jackie and Jenny who travelled by car all the way from London to unveil their fathers, Sgt John Hannah V.C's plaque.
Thanks to Ballie Malcolm Balfour for help in securing an Ward Area grant to cover some costs, Glasgow Parks Club and the Brothers in Arms M.C.C for their kind donations to our Worthy Causes fund solely for the upkeep of the Vets Monument and any future projects there.
Thanks also to Glasgow Central Station Staff - Knightswood residents- Junior Soldier Iain Brand- 32 Signal Regt and last but not least The H.L.I. Association, Glasgow who all donated (and paid for) the plaques.
Lest We Forget
Photography by Jamie Williamson
Members,
Please note the Branch Committee are keen to rekindle the event we should have had in May this year ie: VE parade etc...no doubt most of you will be glad to get out and about after all this time in lock down.
Therefore take note that you are invited along to an “END OF WWII” Commemoration at the Vets Monument on Saturday 22nd August, details of which are posted on the Branch web for your perusal. You will note in the instruction that other Vet organisations are limited to 2 overall to attend, we though invite all branch members as we after all foot the bill.
Pass the message on please.
It’s very important that you let me know if you are going to attend for feeding purposes.
Stay Safe
