A memorial to a former leader of the Royal Black Institution who was shot dead by the IRA is to be unveiled as part of the order's celebrations to mark Northern Ireland's centenary.
Sir Norman Stronge, a Somme veteran and Ulster Unionist politician, was killed along with his son James on January 21, 1981, at Tynan Abbey, his home in Co Armagh.
The loyal order said it would mark the centenary of the formation of Northern Ireland this year, along with the 40th anniversary of Sir Norman's death, by launching a project in his memory.
It will unveil a bust of Sir Norman at the order’s new headquarters in Loughgall, Co Armagh.
The order will also host several events, including an exhibition on Sir Norman's life, and will launch a centennial medal and a book of remembrance for all its members who died during the Troubles.
Sovereign Grand Master, Rev William Anderson, said: "I believe these events, subject to coronavirus restrictions, of course, will be a fitting way to remember Sir Norman Stronge’s faithful service to our Institution, and to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland."
Rev Anderson said Sir Norman's was "an inspiring, humbling and tragic story, interwoven with the history of our beloved country, just like that of all our members who were also killed during the Troubles – and that’s why we feel it’s important to also record their sacrifice during this centenary year in a special Book of Remembrance".
