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10 pictures from Glasgow's poignant VJ Day parade
The event was held at the Veterans Monument at Knightswood Cross in the city's north-west on Saturday, August 16.
Before the parade began, a short service was held to remember the Glasgow heroes who fought in the 'forgotten war'.
(Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns)
Bailie Anne McTaggart represented the Lord Provost and laid a wreath at the Veterans' Memorial Monument.
She also presented a commemorative Glasgow 850 plate to the Knightswood veterans' organisation as an acknowledgement and appreciation from the city of the organisation's work and support to city events and causes over the years.
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(Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns)
The parade then left from Knightswood Cross heading down Great Western Road.
Images taken by our photographer show crowds gathered at the monument and people lining the streets showing their support.
(Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) (Image: Colin Mearns) Pictured are Parachute Regiment veterans, from left- Charlie Brolly, Sam Moynihan and Denis McCormick. Denis's father James McCormick served as a Chindit in Burma with the 1st Btn Cameronians during WW2. (Image: Colin Mearns)
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We previously reported that veterans had gathered at Glasgow Cathedral on Friday morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marked the end of the Second World War.
The poignant service was attended by senior military personnel from the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF and reserve units, and representatives from faith groups and organisations across the city.
