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Tunisia attack: Prayers at Cumbernauld church for couple Tunisia attack: Prayers at Cumbernauld church for couple
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Prayers have been said at a Scottish church for a couple feared killed in the terror attack in Tunisia.Prayers have been said at a Scottish church for a couple feared killed in the terror attack in Tunisia.
The congregation at Abronhill Parish Church in Cumbernauld were told that Jim and Ann McQuire were thought to have died in the shooting in Sousse.The congregation at Abronhill Parish Church in Cumbernauld were told that Jim and Ann McQuire were thought to have died in the shooting in Sousse.
Scottish government ministers have taken part in a resilience meeting to discuss the ongoing response to the terrorist attack in Tunisia.Scottish government ministers have taken part in a resilience meeting to discuss the ongoing response to the terrorist attack in Tunisia.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her deputy John Swinney attended.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her deputy John Swinney attended.
At least 15 Britons were among 39 holidaymakers killed in the beach massacre. It is feared some of them may be Scots.At least 15 Britons were among 39 holidaymakers killed in the beach massacre. It is feared some of them may be Scots.
A Tunisian student linked to Islamic State (IS) extremists carried out the gun attack in Sousse.A Tunisian student linked to Islamic State (IS) extremists carried out the gun attack in Sousse.
Tunisia's PM Habib Essid said the majority of the dead were British.Tunisia's PM Habib Essid said the majority of the dead were British.
Late booking
Jim and Ann McQuire had only booked their holiday a fortnight before leaving.
The couple, who are from Cumbernauld in Lanarkshire, were heavily involved with Abronhill Parish Church.
Relatives of the couple had told the local minister that authorities were "99.9% sure" they were dead, although official Foreign Office confirmation had not been received.
The McQuires had recently retired and had been talking about their Tunisian holiday when they attended church on the Sunday before they left.
Mr McQuire - a captain with the Boys Brigade - had been due to attend a Royal Garden Party at Edinburgh on his return.
Fellow officer and friend of 40-years Andrew Eadie was preparing to attend the event with him.
He said: "I can't make sense of it, I just can't understand the logic of what they have done.
"I understand that there are freedom fighters and there's people trying to make a point but there must be other ways than doing what they've done."
Prayers for the couple were said at the regular Sunday morning service, attended by relatives and friends.
Minister Joyce Keyes said: "I don't think I can make any sense of it at all. My feeling is of numbness.
"They were regular holiday goers since their retirement and were really looking forward to it."
The couple have a son, Stuart, who lives in the town, and Jim has two sisters who are both members of the congregation.
Foreign Office
Holly Graham, from Perth, has said she is desperately worried about her parents Billy and Lisa, but has struggled to find out what is happening from the tour operator or the Foreign Office.Holly Graham, from Perth, has said she is desperately worried about her parents Billy and Lisa, but has struggled to find out what is happening from the tour operator or the Foreign Office.
The couple had been staying at one of the hotels attacked in Sousse.
She said: "Thomson are like they're just reading off a piece of paper. I've had friends phoning on my behalf of me because you can imagine I'm a little bit of an emotional wreck at the moment.She said: "Thomson are like they're just reading off a piece of paper. I've had friends phoning on my behalf of me because you can imagine I'm a little bit of an emotional wreck at the moment.
"They said the same - it's like they're just reading off a piece of paper that they've been given to tell people."They said the same - it's like they're just reading off a piece of paper that they've been given to tell people.
"Foreign Office - they just tell you that they've got no information, they'll phone you when they do. They didn't even tell you what they're doing to try to find people.""Foreign Office - they just tell you that they've got no information, they'll phone you when they do. They didn't even tell you what they're doing to try to find people."
'Prepare ourselves''Prepare ourselves'
The First Minister has chaired a further Scottish Government resilience (SGORR) meeting following the terrorist attack in Sousse, Tunisia.The First Minister has chaired a further Scottish Government resilience (SGORR) meeting following the terrorist attack in Sousse, Tunisia.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson, External Affairs Minister Humza Yousaf, the Solicitor General and senior Police Scotland representatives also took part in the meeting to discuss the ongoing response to the attack and support for Scots affected.Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson, External Affairs Minister Humza Yousaf, the Solicitor General and senior Police Scotland representatives also took part in the meeting to discuss the ongoing response to the attack and support for Scots affected.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who may have lost a loved one in this attack. We are prepared for the possibility that there may be Scottish victims among those who have lost their lives, but we have not yet received official confirmation of this.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathies to everyone who may have lost a loved one in this attack. We are prepared for the possibility that there may be Scottish victims among those who have lost their lives, but we have not yet received official confirmation of this.
"The threat level for the UK remains at severe and counter terrorism measures are in place to respond to this. The advice from Police Scotland is to stay vigilant and alert."The threat level for the UK remains at severe and counter terrorism measures are in place to respond to this. The advice from Police Scotland is to stay vigilant and alert.
"We are working closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Police Scotland and other partners to ensure those have been caught up in the violence or are concerned about relatives who are missing have all of the advice, help and information they need.""We are working closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Police Scotland and other partners to ensure those have been caught up in the violence or are concerned about relatives who are missing have all of the advice, help and information they need."
The Foreign Office have not named any of the victims of the shooting, although they have confirmed they believe at least 15 of them are British.The Foreign Office have not named any of the victims of the shooting, although they have confirmed they believe at least 15 of them are British.