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 William Arthur Dunkerley - To Those Who Have Lost - Victoria, British Columbia Posted by:  wildwoodke
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This cenotaph dedicated to those who gave their lives in war, contains an inscription by William Arthur Dunkerley. It is located in front of the Legislature near the corner of Belleville and Government Streets in Victoria, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WMG73E
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/22/2013
Views: 17
This cenotaph is located with a pleasant view of the activity around the harbour, museum and the Legislature Building in Victoria, British Columbia.
Knowing the schedule of the nearby carillon will help make the time that much more enjoyable. Arrive, relax and enjoy the freedom that has come with the sacrifice of the many Canadian men and women who gave their lives in the service of their country.
The grounds of the legislature allow for carefree passive recreation any day of the week and on summer weekends in particular.
The poem by Dunkerley is as follows:
A poem by William Arthur Dunkerley
I know! I know!--
The ceaseless ache, the emptiness, the woe,--
The pang of loss,--
The strength that sinks beneath so sore a cross.
"--Heedless and careless, still the world wags on,
And leaves me broken ... Oh, my son! my son!"
Yet--think of this!--
Yea, rather think on this!--
He died as few men get the chance to die,--
Fighting to save a world's morality.
He died the noblest death a man may die,
Fighting for God, and Right, and Liberty;--
And such a death is Immortality.
"He died unnoticed in the muddy trench."
Nay,--God was with him, and he did not blench;
Filled him with holy fires that nought could quench,
And when He saw his work below was done,
He gently called to him,--"My son! My son!
I need thee for a greater work than this.
Thy faith, thy zeal, thy fine activities
Are worthy of My larger liberties;"--
--Then drew him with the hand of welcoming grace,
And, side by side, they climbed the heavenly ways.
See: http://www.poetrycat.com/william-arthur-dunkerley/to-you-who-have-lost
Address:
Belleville and Government Street
Victoria, British Columbia
Website: Not listed
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