Journal 2008 - The Journal Royal Highland Fusiliers - The Royal ...

“The Three Amigos”.“Get me to the church on time!”.“Right or Wrong, stand still!”was the usual group photo taken and the wine was suppliedFREE by Jim MacTaggart and Hughie Young. It wouldhave lasted the evening, if I could have got George Adam, avisiting Australian who once played in the Regt Band for ashort time, away from it. The General did not get off lightlyand was bombarded with questions, and a few even tried toget a few Tattoo tickets free gratis (We think he went deaf atthat point, must have been to much shooting without properear protection. If he gets in touch I can maybe assist withcompensation.). We finally bade farewell to the General after along struggle untangling him from the clutches of John Beggwho must have thought he had found a long-lost brother.Everyone knows he’s related to Sammy Torrance. (See theRHF Veterans Association Highland photographs on the inside ofthe front cover.)“Still in step!”On Sunday 28 October 2007 we had our Standard officiallyblessed at Ness Bank Church, Inverness by the Rev. JohnChambers and our old Padre, John Shields, who travelled all theway from Lauder for the Service. Also attending were GeneralLoudon and Colonel Steele along with their wives. The paradewas followed by a lunch at the TA Centre by all attending andtheir families. This was the highlight of our first year and was agreat success, due only to the hard work of a committee headedby Big Harry Adams and the assistance given by the TA atGordonville Road. (See the photograph on the outside of the rear cover.)Sadly, just before the Blessing took place Mo Morrison passed away.We have 2nd Bn The Royal Regiment of Scotland to thank fororganising the funeral and providing a Bearer Party, who carriedout their duties so proudly. Mo would have been very proud.“Eyes Left!…”.Padre John Shields touting for business, maybe?26 THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS