Cowies first ever rememberance Sunday

[Guest KevinEndon]

Some forum members took part in the opening ceremony at Cowie on a soaking wet day in September 2006. I was privileged to lay a wreath on behalf of the forum.

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/i...showtopic=59085

Below are photos from Cowies first ever Remembrance Day at their own memorial.

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[Guest KevinEndon]

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Here we have Willie laying the wreath to Cowies fallen.

Sorry I have no details of the veteran in the first post but

doesn't he look proud (as I did) to be laying the wreath. No doubt to

fallen friends and comrades.

EDIT. This is from an email I got from Willie when I asked him about the veteran.

The veteran is Robert (BERTIE) Brewster, he will be 85 years old

in a few weeks time, he served in the R.A.F.V.R. as an air-gunner in the

Second World War and yes a lot of them were friends of his, one

especially, he tells the story of his best pal, Flight-Sergeant Joseph

Connelly and himself as 19 year olds, no fear in them at that age, as

they joined up as air-gunners, taking a bet with each other as to who

would shot down the most Jerries, sad to say Joseph's name is on the

memorial. He didn't make it back. Willie.

[eve]

I followed the earlier threads on this memorial and just want to say BRAVO to Willie. Fantastic work. It must have been a extra special remembrance service this year.

Evelyn

[Guest dobbin33ch2002]

sadly the old veteran mr robert bertie brewster passed away on 25-011-2008, as cowies last war veteran a bit of history will go with him ,but he will always be remmebered , we salute you bertie

[Guest KevinEndon]

Rest in peace Robert, rest in peace.