Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
It makes my heart sad to see history & tradition destroyed like this.
You're not the only one. My great-grandfather and grandfather are rolling in their graves over amalgamation. Being a military historian (with Scotland as my focus) and a reenactor of Scottish regiments, I'm both enraged and saddened. In 1994, my great-grandfather's pride and joy, The Gordons, were amalgamated. He was still alive at the time, and it was the only time in my life that I had seen this hardy, stoic man weep. Hopefully, the traditions and histories of each of these regiments will not be lost, through the efforts of many devoted people in regimental museums, veterans, reenactors, etc. And I'm not ashamed to say, Todd, that when I read that poem you posted, it really got me choked up.

I beseech all of you! Visit the "Save the Scottish Regiments" website and sign the petition!!!

~Sav