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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That is wonderful
ReplyDeleteWonderful post and photos. The statues is standing tall and proud.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is one of the most striking memorials and your shots and post do it justice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, and a wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!!
ReplyDeleteHow very convenient with those clouds. Like storm was coming. Threatning those soldiers standing brave. Ace shots mate.
ReplyDeleteSaw 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.
That song, Neil... I've listened to it a few times now. It's beautiful and so sad. As are the photos.
ReplyDeletevery nice..
ReplyDeleteAs 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.
ReplyDeleteThe Photos and the music are excellent.
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