AN IRVINE church helped residents remember the fallen from the safety of their own homes – with a stunning poppy pebble display with the names of those who gave their lives written underneath.
The tribute was shown on social media on Remembrance Sunday during a performance of the Last Post.
Fullarton Connexions Rev Neil Urquhart said: “Being unable to attend the usual remembrance services need not stop us ‘remembering’ with gratitude those who gave their lives.”
“At Fullarton Connexions, we are creating a field of painted pebble poppies, with the names of those from our community who gave the ultimate sacrifice written on the pebbles’ underside, and remembering in a period of silence during our 10.30am service.”
A church spokesperson added: “Thanks for everyone who painted pebble poppies and wrote the names of those from our community who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
“We’re now encouraging folk to take pebble poppies and place them around town to spread the act of remembering and thanksgiving - ‘Lest We Forget’.
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