Fallen heroes honoured at East Kilbride's annual Veterans’ Day celebrations

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Brave East Kilbride veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces were honoured as the town celebrated Veterans’ Day.More than 100 veterans, family and friends were in attendance at the Legion Scotland East Kilbride Branch last Thursday.The Last Post and a moment of silence was held for all who have lost their lives serving in conflict before the poignant Reveille and lone piper's lament.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Outgoing East Kilbride MP Lisa Cameron's husband Councillor Mark Horsham, South Lanarkshire Council’s Veteran’s Champion, was on hosting duties this year due to the upcoming general election.Various dignitaries also addressed the crowd including Legion President, the Rt Hon Adam Ingram, Gordon Mitchie of Poppyscotland, Councillor Joe Fagan, Audrey Cuthbertson MBE, Steve Burton from Blesma, Group Commander Thomas Keay of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Deputy Lord Lieutenant David Russell.Legion Chairman Bobby Russell was presented with a surprise Cameronians Award in recognition of joining the Cameronians at the start of his army career.

Bobby was a 12-year-old cadet at the disbandment parade in 1967 and never received his medal.Bobby, told Lanarkshire Live it was a great day from start to finish.He said: “It was lovely to see so many people at the annual veterans