Saturday 7 November 2009

Remembrance Spean Bridge




The world famous Commando Memorial stands proudly high above Spean Bridge. The three gigantic bronze figures stand proud in battledress, woollen caps and climbing boots looking across the Great Glen. The 17 foot high Memorial was designed by Scott Sutherland from Dundee College of Art in 1949, and unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 1952. Hundreds of veteran Commandos make the annual pilgrimage to attend the Service of Remembrance and Wreath Laying held at the Memorial in November.

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English Translation

Lay me down in the cold cold ground

Where before many more have gone

Lay me down in the cold cold ground

Where before many more have gone

When they come I will stand my ground

Stand my ground I’ll not be afraid

Thoughts of home take away my fear

Sweat and blood hide my veil of tears

Once a year say a prayer for me

Close your eyes and remember me

Never more shall I see the sun

For I fell to a Germans gun

Lay me down in the cold cold ground

Where before many more have gone

Lay me down in the cold cold ground

Where before many more have gone

Where before many more have gone













At the setting of the sun, we will remember them


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10 comments:

  1. Wonderful post and photos. The statues is standing tall and proud.

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  2. It definitely is one of the most striking memorials and your shots and post do it justice.

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  3. Beautiful photo, and a wonderful post!

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  4. How very convenient with those clouds. Like storm was coming. Threatning those soldiers standing brave. Ace shots mate.

    Saw the movie (We were soldiers 2002), liked the song. Still do. Funny coz bagpipe kinda sounds like pig was tortured. Must've been the (Scottish?) dialect. That's very nice sounding.

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  5. That song, Neil... I've listened to it a few times now. It's beautiful and so sad. As are the photos.

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  6. As many times as i've visited this memorial, i am overhwelmed by its poignant beauty. I feel this again in your photos, Neil. A beautiful and fitting tribute on this day of remembrance.

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  7. The Photos and the music are excellent.

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