LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Paying Tribute To Our HeroesRANGERS Football Club will welcome around 400 armed services personnel and Erskine veterans to Ibrox on Saturday in honour of Remembrance Day.The Rangers first team will wear special poppy strips against Peterhead as a mark of respect and representatives from each of the armed forces and a veteran from Erskine will lead the teams onto the pitch before the game as a tribute to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. All those present from the armed forces and Erskine will have the opportunity to come onto the pitch at half-time where they are certain to receive an amazing welcome from the Rangers support. The Rangers Charity Foundation is also hosting a can collection on the day in aid of veterans’ charity PoppyScotland, which supports ex-servicemen and women and their families. As always, the Rangers fans are sure to give generously to this collection, which will help veterans in Scotland receive the care and support they urgently need.Remembrance activities on the day will include music from army pipers, abseiling from the Royal Marines and the firing of an L118 artillery gun within the Stadium to mark the observation of a minute silence. There will also be a card display in the stands arranged by the Rangers Supporters Assembly.Rangers Manager Ally McCoist commented: “I am delighted that so many veterans and serving personnel are coming along to Ibrox on Saturday. "It is our opportunity to pay our respects to the brave men and women in our armed forces, our veterans and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. "It will be an honour to welcome them to the game and to applaud them when they come onto the pitch at half time.”Commenting on behalf of the Armed Forces in Scotland, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Bruce said: “This is a fantastic gesture by Rangers to members of the Armed Forces in Scotland to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Sport also plays a major part in the lives of military personnel."In addition to the obvious fitness benefits it also fosters team work and resilience."It is also critically important to the morale, welfare and operational effectiveness of Armed Forces personnel. We are all looking forward to an enjoyable match.”Fraser Bedwell, Head of Marketing at Poppyscotland, commented: “Poppyscotland is extremely grateful for the continued support from Rangers Football Club. "The money raised from the collection at Ibrox will enable us to provide even more life changing support for the Armed Forces community.”http://www.rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/2590-paying-tribute-to-our-heroes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublusince1982 768 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 True heros one and all.looking forward to seeing you on saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublusince1982 768 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hope that guns pointing to the east!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weshallnotbemoved! 714 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Lets be louder and prouder than usual... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sliver fox 1,549 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 saw the pic of the Govan stand, looks amazing. Just gutted I'm not going to be there this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Should be a cracking atmosphere lets get a result to match Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack1690 793 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 saw the pic of the Govan stand, looks amazing. Just gutted I'm not going to be there this year.Just make sure you're here next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPBOY99 168 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hope that guns pointing to the east!!==============================================================================================================================i attach the coordinates for the royal artillary just incase he left them in the Hummer!Alternative Names Porkheid, the sangiro, castle doom, paedodome; Janefield Street; 95 Kerrydale StreetSite Type FOOTBALL GROUND, STADIUMCanmore ID 45149Site Number NS66SW 88NGR NS 6199 6400Council GLASGOW, CITY OFParish GLASGOW (CITY OF GLASGOW)Former Region STRATHCLYDEFormer District CITY OF GLASGOWFormer County LANARKSHIREFire ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sliver fox 1,549 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Just make sure you're here next year.Cheers mate, will do my best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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