Event photography from Laurieston Special Forces DayHere are some pictures from the recent Special Forces Day in Laurieston, organised by the Ancre Somme Association. One year ago, a memorial was unveiled to John Thomas "Mac" McAleese, of 22 SAS (Special Air Service), who was one of the soldiers involved in ending the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. News footage of this event famously interrupted the World Snooker Final and the live pictures showed the SAS troops moving over the balcony to start Operation Nimrod. It is believed that John was the first soldier to make his way into the embassy, which was revealed years after due to the secrecy surrounding the work of the SAS. A parade was held, with Cllr Buchanan carrying one of the standards to remember the work of all Special Forces. In the words of Cllr Buchanan "There is no doubt whatsoever that Britain's Elite Special Forces have saved hundreds of lives across the world and here in the United Kingdom. We will remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families" HM Lord Lieutenant Alan Simpson and MSP Richard Leonard spoke in their own tributes. I photographed "Mac"'s twin brother William with William's wife Jane at the memorial bust. #specialforcesday #falkirkherald #pressphotography #pressphotographer #specialairservice
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22 Richard Leonard
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22 HM Lord Lieutenant Alan SImpson lays a wreath at the memorial bust of John Thomas "Mac" McAleese
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22 commemorative bust of John Thomas "Mac" McAleese of 22 Special Air Service (SAS)
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22 William McAleese and his wife Jane pose with the memorial bust to William's twin brother John Thomas "Mac" McAleese of 22 SAS, also pictured is Alexander Stewart MSP
 Laurieston Special Forces Day 27/08/22 William McAleese and his wife Jane pose with the memorial bust to William's twin brother John Thomas "Mac" McAleese of 22 SAS
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