RENFREWSHIRE has paid tribute to the Armed Forces as hundreds attended services across the area to mark Remembrance Sunday. 

From Johnstone, to Renfrew, Lochwinnoch, and beyond, people of all ages turned out yesterday to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifice made by men and women.

This included the largest service at the Cenotaph in Paisley, as military personnel from the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy paraded around the town centre. 

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A short service then saw a series of readings by local ministers, before the Royal British Legion presented their standards.

A bugler played a moving rendition of the Last Post ahead of the traditional two-minute silence, following which wreaths were laid on behalf of the Armed Forces, schools, local organisations and community groups.

Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron, who laid a wreath on behalf of the people of Renfrewshire, said: “This weekend provides us all with an opportunity to pay our respects to the Armed Forces, past and present, for all they do to keep us safe, while remembering those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

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“It’s fantastic to see so many people turn out to services across Renfrewshire and it shows the spirit within our communities that they want to come together to show their appreciation for our service personnel.

“It’s also great to see the interaction between our veterans and young people each year as we educate the next generation on why it’s so important that we mark Armistice Day and encourage them to continue this tradition in years to come.”

WE'LL HAVE MORE PICTURES FROM POIGNANT CEREMONIES ACROSS RENFREWSHIRE IN WEDNDESDAY'S GAZETTE 

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