A special remembrance project at Hawkhead Cemetery has returned for a second year, ensuring that those who lost their lives in war and tragedy are remembered.
The Remembering the Fallen project began following an idea by Martin McLister of the Friends of Hawkhead Cemetery, and has continued to grow as the community comes together to pay tribute to those who are no longer with us.
This year, remembrance crosses have been laid at war graves throughout Hawkhead Cemetery, while 50 red poppies, generously donated by Sight Scotland, have been arranged in the shape of a heart at the cemetery’s COVID-19 Memorial.
The gesture provides a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the importance of keeping their memories alive.
Pictured is Tony Fitzpatrick, Ambassador for Friends of Hawkhead Cemetery, placing a poppy at the memorial dedicated to the civilians and personnel who lost their lives in the Paisley First Aid Post disaster.
The project is another example of the ongoing work by Friends of Hawkhead Cemetery to preserve the cemetery’s history, honour those remembered there and ensure that future generations do not forget the stories behind the memorials and graves.
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