The Night Glasgow Burned
Watching the programme 'The Night Glasgow Burned' on BBC TV last Sunday evening brought back memories of the day I played the church organ at the wedding of one of the young firemen who died in the blaze, William Crockett.
I was a very young organist at the time and this was the first church wedding I played for (I think it was in 1951). William Crockett's name was clearly seen when a picture of the memorial to those who lost their lives was flashed onto the screen.
I watched with tears in my eyes as I remembered Bill and his young wife on their wedding day all these years ago. I remembered not only that occasion but that this young man had been coming around the boathouse on Glasgow Green for some time.
He was one of my father's voluntary helpers in those days ...today the helpers are know as lifeguards, helping my brother George, my father's worthy successor.
The programme was a fitting tribute to all those who so gallantly carried out their duties and who lost their lives in such tragic circumstances.