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The Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Rev Dr Angus Morrison, is to lead the open air Remembrance service at the Lewis war memorial this Sunday.

Dr Morrison will also preach at the Remembrance Sunday service at Stornoway High Church.

He says the Remembrance commemoration never fails to move him deeply.

He said: "It seems to me too that no-one can fail to be moved by the sheer scale of the sacrifices made by those who paid the price to secure our freedom. I myself had close relatives who served through the Second World War so I have some knowledge of how the experience of war affects families. It is only fitting that we remember them and honour them in the way we do.

"I am glad that this year I will be taking Remembrance Day services in Stornoway. Many service members from the islands made a notable contribution to the war effort and not a few paid the ultimate price.

"It will be a particular delight to be back in Stornoway where I with my wife and family enjoyed 11 happy years of ministry. I look forward to meeting with family and those old friends as well with as the wider church. It will be a privilege to join them during this important time of Remembrance."

Church Moderator to lead Remembrance service  

 

6 November 2015