Council flies the Armed Forces Day flag

East Dunbartonshire Council was one of the Lieutenancy's local authorities to show its support for Armed Forces Day by flying the official flag outside its Kirkintilloch HQ.

Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 24 was an opportunity to say thank you to service personnel, those currently serving and military veterans.

On behalf of the people of East Dunbartonshire, Provost Gillian Renwick and Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Jill Young MBE raised the flag assisted by Robert Campbell MBE, a retired Royal Highland Fusilier living in East Dunbartonshire.

The Council HQ was one of many buildings across the UK proudly flying the flag in a show of unity, gratitude and support for serving troops and their families, veterans and cadets.

Mrs Young MBE said “We, as a nation, continue to be indebted to those who today risk their lives in many places around the world and to the Veterans whose service we will never forget and always honour.

I believe that the United Kingdom has the finest Armed Forces in the world including our Reservists, Cadets and Volunteers all of whom represent the very best that this country stands for. This is the day when the rest of us can show our patriotic support for their outstanding contribution to this country.”

Provost Gillian Renwick said, “It’s an honour and privilege to raise this very special flag again this year as a public act of support for Armed Forces Day. It is a well-established Council tradition now and it is important that we continue to be part of this commemoration and celebration. The commitment, service, bravery and sacrifice of personnel past and present must always be recognised and I am proud to lead the tributes in East Dunbartonshire.”