PICTURES: Inverness Fire Station colleagues hold minute of reflection to remember all those lost during the pandemic
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A poignant moment of reflection was held at Inverness Fire Station at noon today, on the National Day of Reflection.
Serving Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) officers stood outside the fire station with its flag hanging at half mast, and held the minute's silence.
More than 20 fire fighters and support colleagues stood to attention, paying tribute to those who had been lost over the last year.
Fire fighters lost one of their retired colleagues during the pandemic.
Retired Inverness firefighter Derek Wilkie passed away after being treated for the virus in the city’s Raigmore Hospital.
Mr Wilkie had been in intensive care in Raigmore for two weeks. One of his two adult sons, who had also contracted the condition, has since recovered.
The 57-year-old, originally from Nairn, was a firefighter in Inverness for 27 years and the flag at the fire station was lowered to half mast in recognition of his work.
