WATCH: Touching memorial service held for 45 killed in offshore tragedy

By Jon Hebditch

November 5 2016, 3:27 pm

he Oil and Gas Chaplaincy Annual Service of Remembrance held at the Kirk of St Nicholas, Aberdeen. Candles were lit to commemorate those hwo lost their lives thirty years ago when their helicopter came down off Shetland. The candles were lit from the flame of the candle commemorating all those who have died offshore. Pictured is Rev, Pauline Nixon whose husband was killed. Picture by COLIN RENNIE November 5, 2016.

A service has been held to remember those who have lost their lives working in the oil and gas industry.

The commemoration, which is held every year, fell a day before the 30th anniversary of the Chinook helicopter disaster in which 45 people were killed.

The remembrance service took place at the Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen today.

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