Ardgay War Memorial

Kincardine War Memorial Centenary Commemorative Service, 1922-2022

By Plateau Perspectives

August 14^th, 2022

Piper Angus Smith: Scotland the Brave

Gathering prayer: Rev. Darwin Smith

History of the memorial: Rev. Mary Stobo

Rededication of the memorial

Wreath laying:

Deputy Lord-Lieutenant: Christine MacKay

RBLS Creich & Kincardine Branch: Lt.-Col Colin Gilmour

Reading of names on the memorial

On behalf of Kincardine Parish

Act of Remembrance

Rev. Darwin Smith, Binyon's lines:

They went with songs to the battle, they were young, straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted: they fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

All respond: We will remember them

Piper Angus Smith: Flowers of the forest

2 minutes silence

Piper Angus Smith: Green Hills / The Battles O'er

Rev. Darwin Smith:

When you go home, tell them of us, and say "For your tomorrows these gave their today."

Psalm 23:

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no eveil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Rev. Darwin Smith: Dismissal prayer

Pipe tune: Scotland the Brave

Acknowledgements

We are grateful to may people for their help on this occasion, especially to Rev. Darwin Smith, Rev. Mary Stobo, Piper Angus Smith, Kerry from Nanny's Tearoom, RBLS Creich & Kincardine Branch members, Beinn nan Oighrean Community Fund, Tain and District Museum, Kyle of Sutherland Gala Committee, Nick Trumble for printing, and to local residents who continue to respect and maintain the memorial for the community.