DoubleD Posted 28 March , 2019 Share Posted 28 March , 2019 Dear Admin, I was hoping to post this in the Centenary Projects section, but I don't seem to be able to. Could of course be my fault! In 2014 a group of students at Perth Academy undertook a project to remember all 168 former pupils and staff who fell in the Great War. They have held short remembrance ceremonies at the school memorial, as close as possible to the centenary of the death of them all. They called their project "Flowers of the Forest". I can't think of anything more apt. To make these ceremonies more meaningful, I agreed to find out as much as I could about all of them. It was suggested to me that the GWF might be a good place to start. I couldn't have been given better advice! Thank you so much Forum Pals for your generosity and kindness to a total novice. I appreciate it personally, but the people who have benefitted most are the students and staff of the school, and the many descendants of our fallen who we have managed to make a connection with because of your help. Our final ceremony took place on Tuesday. We remembered Captain James Paterson M.C. who died in London of broncho-pneumonia. I've attached a couple of photos. There is also a photo of the Great-niece of another of our own, and her daughter. They are the descendants of Verena Campsie, the sister of Lieutenant Jack Sieber, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, attached King's African Rifles. They were able to visit James' grave in Highgate Cemetery on Sunday, on our behalf. James Paterson was remembered in London, and Perth. Not at exactly the same time, but that didn't matter. In that moment there was also a connection between James and Jack. I think the school has done them all proud, and these two acts of remembrance provided a fitting conclusion to an amazing journey. Thank you. Dave Dykes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard_Lewis Posted 28 March , 2019 Share Posted 28 March , 2019 Well done to all concerned in this project. Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heid the Ba Posted 28 March , 2019 Share Posted 28 March , 2019 An excellent project and a fitting tribute, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolt968 Posted 28 March , 2019 Share Posted 28 March , 2019 An excellent project. I'm glad we could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted 28 March , 2019 Share Posted 28 March , 2019 Brilliant, absolutely brilliant, an excellent project, you've done them proud! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Strawbridge Posted 28 March , 2019 Share Posted 28 March , 2019 A beautiful tribute. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin DavidOwen Posted 28 March , 2019 Admin Share Posted 28 March , 2019 Praise to all involved, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted 31 March , 2019 Author Share Posted 31 March , 2019 Sorry folks, been away for a few days. I did try to reply on my 'phone but another failure I'm afraid. Just wanted to say thank you for the kind words in reply to my post. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjack91 Posted 1 April , 2019 Share Posted 1 April , 2019 Excellent effort. Well done on a fantastic project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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