John Robinson, Chairman of the Portadown Branch, said the aim of the festival was to provide a night of good entertainment and “in remembrance of those who have given their lives and those who have suffered as a result of their service to the Crown and country”.
The festival – held in Craigavon Civic Centre – also remembered the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, the centenary of the RUC and a reflection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11’s life and Platinum Jubilee.
9. Festival of Remembrance
Portadown RBL Poppy volunteers, Liz Blair, left, and Shirley Brokes. PT44-206. Photo: Tony Hendron
10. Festival of Remembrance
Sisters Joy Gillespie, Florence Moffett and Pamela McClean pictured at Saturday's Festival of Remembrance. PT44-203. Photo: Tony Hendron
11. Festival of Remembrance
Col Arthur Reid and Mrs Eileen Reid from Portadown RBL. PT44-205. Photo: Tony Hendron
12. Festival of Remembrance
Upper Bann MLA, Mrs Diane Dodds, pictured with Inspector Gary McCullough and Superintendent Kellie McMillan, District Commander, PSNI. PT44-209. Photo: Tony Hendron