That the Parliament recognises the importance of promoting the preservation and support of Scotland’s war memorial associations, such as the Neilston War Memorial Association, a registered charity based in East Renfrewshire; appreciates that in 2015 this association raised over £80,000 to build the civic memorial as a focal point of remembrance for those fallen in war, the majority of which was funded from within the local community; understands the breadth of research undertaken by the group in establishing the histories of local men who lost their lives in service for their country; notes with sincere regret the vandalism and desecration of the village memorial, which occurred three times in one year and has resulted in thousands of pounds in repair; recognises the enduring hurt and offence this has caused, especially to those whose loved ones the memorial seeks to honour as a place of peace and remembrance, and hopes that the efforts of every war association will not be taken for granted, for the sake of honouring men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.