Our Norway event was a complete success. A party of 16 from all parts of the UK, Australia and Canada made the trip to Harstad in Northern Norway. It was a memorable and unforgettable experience for all who attended. In addition to the wreath laying ceremony on June 8th, on June 9th a memorial service was held at Trondenes Church which was followed by the unveiling of the Association plaque nearby, in what can only be described as a truly wonderful location.
Finally, our party made a symbolic visit to the Commonwealth War Graves plot in Harstad, where we laid a wreath at the grave of Jack Pilkington, Telegraphist, HMS Glorious.
Please click on the following link to view a short video from the wreath laying event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5o9UD6eBkA
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_1.jpg "70 years to the day that the destroyers left Harstad, Mike Sellick and Gary Martin, whose grandfathers were lost with Ardent, deliver the plaque. Harstad harbour, June 7th 2010")
70 years to the day that the destroyers left Harstad, Mike Sellick and Gary Martin, whose grandfathers were lost with Ardent, deliver the plaque. Harstad harbour, June 7th 2010
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Wreaths laid 8th June 2010
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Wreaths laid 8th June 2010
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.jpg "Association plaque unveiled by the Mayor of Harstad and Mike Sellick (GLARAC)")
Association plaque unveiled by the Mayor of Harstad, Mr Helge Eriksen and Mike Sellick (GLARAC) June 9th 2010
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Association plaque with Trondenes Church in background
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 (427 x 600).jpg "Chairman David Woodcock, lays our wreath at the grave of Jack Pilkington in Harstad Cemetery")
Chairman David Woodcock, lays our wreath at the grave of Jack Pilkington in Harstad Cemetery
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Harald Isachsen, author, historian and resident of Harstad. Harald genorously provided the bench close to our memorial.
