Memorial to Gen Sir Sam Steele Legion Branch 117, Royal Canadian Legion -- Winnipeg MB
N 49° 55.164 W 097° 07.729
14U E 634322 N 5531347
A Royal Canadian Legion memorial stands in St John's Park.
Waymark Code: WMJWMF
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 01/07/2014
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A somber grey granite memorial stands in St John's Park in Winnipeg's North End, memorializing the sacrifices of the dead and bravery of the survivors in the membership of the Gen. Sam Steele Royal Canadian Legion Branch 117 who served in WWI, WWII and the Korean War.
The text of the memorial reads as follows:
In grateful tribute
to the men of the
Gen Sir Sam Steele Legion
Branch 117
Royal Canadian Legion
Who laid down their lives
in two World Wars
and in everlasting gratitude
to those who,
daring to die,
survived
1914-1918
1939-1945
Korea
1950-1953
Blasterz LOVE this memorial. The words are so simple, and so powerful. We especially love the respect given to the survivors -- those men who dared to die, but who survived. Wow.
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Location:
Main Street and Mountain Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
What is it?: Memorial
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Visit Instructions:
A picture of the Monument,Plaque,Cairn or Cenotaph.
Please Make note of The Branch Number.
Also anything you feel is relevant.ie:The Gates close at 10 PM.No Parking etc.