This November, 22 of our veterans will journey to London to participate in the Cenotaph Parade, a highlight of the Remembrance Day commemorations.
For our veterans, Remembrance Day is a deeply personal and poignant occasion—a time to honour the countless individuals who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. It's a day to remember lost family members and friends who gave so much, allowing us to live in peace.
The Cenotaph Parade will take place on Sunday, 10 November 2024.
“This is such a life-changing experience. Think about it—would we ever have been able to go and show our respects to the fallen at the Cenotaph in London if we were not part of this fantastic charity? No. This is a life-changing experience for everyone who is taking part.”
John Reilly, Senior Centre Officer at the Hawkhead Centre and a veteran himself, shares similar sentiments: “It is one of the proudest moments of their lives. Many of these veterans wouldn’t have had the opportunity to march in the Cenotaph Parade if it wasn’t for Sight Scotland Veterans. It is a very special thing the charity offers them.”
There will be Remembrance Day events taking place at both the Linburn Centre and Hawkhead Centre and at Sight Scotland Veteran groups around the country. For more information please call 0800 035 6409.
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