Jubilee Park Cairn - Grande Prairie, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
N 55° 10.403 W 118° 47.648
11U E 385733 N 6115554
This cairn which recognizes the fallen of World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Peacekeepers, is prominently located in Jubilee Park, along side the provincial building and courthouse in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMJHKC
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 11/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lenron
Views: 2

This cairn stands as a monument to the fallen of World War I and II, the Korean War and Peacekeepers. It is located in Jubilee Park in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

This cairn can be seen 24/7/365 but best during daylight hours as it is not directly lit.

The park where this cairn has a few memorials, dedicated trees and benches, fountains and quiet walking paths. Anyone who visits the cairn will have a great opportunity to walk through the park and have several places to stop and contemplate the sacrifice made by Canadians at war and in peacekeeping efforts.

The park is well maintained by staff of the City of Grande Prairie.

Text from the upper plaque:

In Remembrance
of Our
Fallen Comrades
1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945
1950 - 1953
Peacekeepers

Text from the lower plaque:

Lest We Forget

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial

Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I World War II Korean War


In Honor Of: No person or persons specifically mentioned

Marker Text:
See above in the long description


Date of dedication: No date

Who Put it Here?: Not identified

Description of Memorial:
Located in the heart of Grande Prairie, this park which surrounds the memorial, is well utilized by government office workers, courthouse staff and others who work nearby. As much as there are busy roads nearby, the fountain, paths and benches are well placed for times of quiet reflection.


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