Joining the nation in a two minute silence today to remember and honour those who died serving in the two world wars, were members of the Gordon’s community of students, parents neighbours and staff who gathered around the Parade Square for the Remembrance Parade and Drumhead Service conducted by the School Chaplain the Reverend Graham Wright.

Dressed in their ceremonial Blues uniform and accompanied by the Pipes and Drums – a unique feature of Gordon’s that has been part of the school since its inception over a century ago – the student body marched and remembered the sacrifices of so many, including the 155 former students killed in action during the First World War; 31 in the Second World War and Gordonians Darryl Gardiner and Michael Gilyeat and affiliated staff member Steve Curley, all killed in Afghanistan.

Poppy wreaths were laid on behalf of the Trustees and Governors; the Gordonians and for students and staff.