Jackson Carlaw MSP has lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament to commend the efforts of volunteers at the Orchardhill Parish Church in Giffnock for draping the building in 4,000 poppies.
Volunteers organised the impressive display at the church ahead of Remembrance Sunday on 8th November.
The display was first used back in 2018 to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the First World War ending.
Mr Carlaw has said draping the church in 4,000 poppies is a particularly moving way of paying tribute to the Armed Forces personnel who have sacrificed their lives in defence of our freedoms in 2020 given Remembrance services have been unable to take place as usual due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Jackson Carlaw MSP for Eastwood said:
"The volunteers at the Orchardhill Parish Church deserve special mention for organising this remarkable display in Giffnock.
"We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our liberty, democracy and way of life and the presentation of 4,000 poppies draped over the church building is an inspiring means of doing so.
"The display is a particularly moving way of paying tribute to the heroes who have died in service to their country this year with the emergence of the coronavirus and the restrictions introduced to protect public health meaning Remembrance Services are unable to go ahead as normal".
Parliamentary motion submitted by Jackson Carlaw MSP:
Motion Number: S5M-23290
Lodged By: Jackson Carlaw
Date Lodged: 09/11/2020
Title: Remarkable Display of 4,000 Poppies at Giffnock's Orchardhill Parish Church in Eastwood
Motion Text:
That the Parliament commends the efforts made by volunteers at Orchardhill Parish Church in Giffnock to honour all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of liberty and democracy by draping the 15 metre-tall church in 4,000 handmade poppies; understands that the remarkable display was put in place by volunteers on 4 November 2020 in advance of Remembrance Sunday; notes that parishioners cut out the poppies by hand before sewing them into the netting; recognises the display was first made two years ago for commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War being brought to an end, and acknowledges that, with Remembrance events unable to take place as normal this year due to COVID-19 and the restrictions introduced to tackle the virus, the display of 4,000 poppies at Orchardhill Parish Church in Giffnock is a particularly moving and inspiring means of paying tribute to the heroes who have fought to secure everybody's freedoms and way of life.