News: A College proud of its tradition of serviceA 14 foot oak tree has been planted, recently, on Campbell’s grounds on the bank that rises to the old 1st XV rugby pitch, just to the left of the all-weather cricket nets. Our hope is that this tree will grow straight and tall and true. The tree stands as a monument to an Old Campbellian, Patrick Marshall (6777) 1965-2005, who gave his life in the service of his country in the Iraq conflict. On Sunday 30 September 2007 a short service involving the scattering and burial of some of Patrick’s ashes took place beside this tree; family, friends OCs were in attendance as we remembered a life of service and a life well lived. A picture of Patrick joins the other records of those who fell in the service of their country along the walls of this Central Hall. Such occasions are important, we need to honour the memory of those who give their lives selflessly for others; we also need monuments, whether it is a temple build in 100 BC or an oak tree planted in September 2007. We need these monuments to help us to remember and to appreciate the importance of such lives of service and the values that enabled the people of the past to make these sacrifices. We are reminded that in: 1914-1918 War • 700 Campbellians served in the armed forces • 124 were killed • 2 won VCs • 14 DSOs • 53 MCs • 8 MBEs This school is proud of its tradition of service and it works hard to protect and preserve the CCF in its noblest form.
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