Special service to be held in Port Glasgow to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day
On Friday, August 15, Inverclyde's Provost, veterans, councillors and members of the public will meet at [[Port Glasgow]] New Parish Church to mark the anniversary of the surrender of Japan in the Second World War.
The special service will be led by Rev William Boyle which has been planned by Inverclyde Council in collaboration with local churches and the Inverclyde Veterans Network.
VJ Day service to be held in Port Glasgow next week (Image: George Munro) The service will include the national two minute silence at 12pm and will be followed by a tea party at the Riverside Club in Port Glasgow.
Provost of Inverclyde Drew McKenzie said: 'I am honoured to take part in the service to remember and celebrate those who fought in this conflict.
'While Europe celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany and started to rebuild, in Burma, the Philippines, Malaya and Singapore, soldiers from across the Commonwealth battled tirelessly to defeat Japan.
'Their brave efforts will not be forgotten.'
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Councillor Graeme Brooks, Inverclyde's armed forces champion, added: 'This year is a very special one with celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May and now VJ Day.
'Our thanks to Inverclyde Veterans Network and the churches who have brought together this service.
'It will be a time to reflect, pay tribute and celebrate the generations who fought in the Far East and sacrificed so much.'
Members of the public are welcome to attend the service which starts at 11.15am.
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