Alan Chalmers caring for 123 War Graves

Motion Text

That this House congratulates Alan Chalmers of Drumchapel on his outstanding commitment to remembrance and his dedicated voluntary work caring for 123 Commonwealth War Graves at Lambhill Cemetery in Glasgow; recognises the time and care he gives to inspecting headstones, clearing leaves and vegetation, photographing the graves and reporting on their condition, often visiting more frequently than the twice-yearly visits normally expected of volunteers; notes that Alan brings 28 years of service with the Army Reserves, 6 SCOTS, to his work, alongside his professional role as an associate perioperative practitioner at NHS Golden Jubilee; pays tribute to Alan's strength, compassion and unwavering sense of duty; and expresses gratitude to Alan and all those volunteers who ensure that the sacrifice of fallen servicemen and women is never forgotten.