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Memorial service in Lerwick, Shetland. |
Nearly 700 people gathered in grief over what happened in Norway. Those attending were representatives from all ships with many Norwegian participants, but also many local residents from Lerwick attended.
The priest was from Shetland and he underlined the strong ties between Norway and Shetland in his speech.
He also encouraged everyone to join hands and help and support each other.
Statsraad Lehmkuhl which is the largest Norwegian ship, invited all the Norwegian participants to a moment of reflection.
At least 300 people filled the forecastle of Lehmkuhl in a worthy gathering that made it possible to update all the Norwegian participants in the Tall Ships in Lerwick. There are Norwegian participants on many ships, in addition to the Norwegian vessels.
People from Lerwick also delivered condolences and flowers at several Norwegian ships, and wished in this way to show sympathy and respect in a difficult time for Norway.