A North Lanarkshire town came together to honour those who died during conflict.
Residents of Kilsyth gathered for a centenary service as the town remembered those who died at war on Friday.
Provost of North Lanarkshire Kenneth Duffy joined school pupils, community members, veterans and other dignitaries at the special service exactly 100 years after the official unveiling of the memorial in the town’s Burngreen Park.
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The 18-foot-high Celtic Cross monument is inscribed with the names of 227 men who lost their lives in the Great War, the Second World War and in other conflicts.
Provost Kenneth Duffy said: “This historic memorial in the heart of Kilsyth serves as an enduring symbol of the community's collective gratitude and remembrance to those who died serving their country.
"It helps to remind us of the tragedy and futility of war, and that we should never forget those who lost their lives.
"War Memorials allow us to reflect upon the sacrifices that have been made to safeguard our way of life and our freedom throughout the generations. One hundred years have passed since the dedication of the Kilsyth memorial, and it is vital we continue to remember those brave individuals who never got the chance to come home to their loved ones.”
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