John Robinson, Chairman of the Portadown Branch, said the aim of the festival was to provide a night of good entertainment and “in remembrance of those who have given their lives and those who have suffered as a result of their service to the Crown and country”.
The festival – held in Craigavon Civic Centre – also remembered the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, the centenary of the RUC and a reflection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11’s life and Platinum Jubilee.
1. Festival of Remembrance
VIP guests at the RBL Festival Of Remembrance in Craigavon Civic Centre including from left: David Hammerton, Group 9 RBL Ghairman; Maj Philip Morrison, NI District President, RB;, Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield; Richard Hamilton-Stubber, Vice Lord Lieutenant, County Armagh; John Stewart, NI District Chairman, RBL and Albert Hamilton, President, Lurgan and Brownlow RBL. PT44-207. Photo: Tony Hendron
2. Festival of Remembrance
Mayor of ABC Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield pictured with Upper Bann MLA, Jonathan Buckley and Mrs Jill Buckley. PT44-208. Photo: Tony Hendron
3. Festival of Remembrance
Pictured at the Festival of Remembrance are from left, Maj Philip Morrison, NI District President RBL; Mr Danny Kinahan, NI Victims Commissioner and Mr John Stewart, NI District Chairman RBL. PT44-201. Photo: Tony Hendron
4. Festival Of Remembrance
Some of the guests who attended the RBL Festival Of Remembrance in Craigavon Civic Centre included from left: Carole Johnston, Margaret Nelson, Kathleen Burns and Martha Keith. PT44-202. Photo: Tony Hendron