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Motion · S6M-11683 · 15 Dec 2023

Paying Tribute to Isobel Harling BEM

Lodged by Pam Gosal Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament pays tribute to Isobel Harling BEM, who peacefully passed away recently, aged 100; acknowledges Isobel's position as the key figure who tended the graves of the nine Second World War Force K6 Muslims for 70 years; understands that these soldiers were from the Pakistan side of undivided India, and are now buried in Kingussie cemetery; recognises what it sees as Isobel's tremendous efforts in raising funds for war memorials in her home town area of Strathspey and Badenoch, and volunteering for the Royal British Legion; understands that her dedication and compassion arose from seeing her own brother’s grave being cared for in Leuven, Belgium, where he was shot down in the Second World War; believes that Isobel was a warm and caring individual who believed in service above all; notes that Isobel was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2019; believes that Isobel will be sadly missed by all that knew her, and sends its sympathies to her family at this sad time.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.