Remembrance service held in Stoneyford village

Lisburn Councillor Robbie Butler, accompanied by former Councillor Cecil Calvert, Brethren from the Orange Order and led by The Pride of the Village flute band (Stoneyford) laid five wreaths and observed a one minute silence as a mark of respect and remembrance at the Stoneyford War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday November 9.

“This year’s services have an added significance, with the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One,” said Mr Butler.

“With the great wars we also remember the pain and suffering on our own shores over the last forty or more years throughout the dark times of the troubles.

“The people of Lisburn will always honour, with respect and appreciation, the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.”

Praise was made by the local PSNI of the professionalism and discipline displayed by the Band and the participants whilst Councillor Butler also felt that the contribution made on the day by the members of band was commendable.

“It was great to see a mixture of the young and not so young parading and showing high levels of respect in this act of remembrance,” concluded Mr Butler.