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 North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memorial Mural - Amherst, NS Posted by:  T0SHEA
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This is a three storey tall mural which is also a war memorial, dedicated to North Nova Scotia Highlanders who fought and died for our freedom.
Waymark Code: WMTVX8
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/11/2017
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On the east wall of a three story brick building on the north side of Havelock Street, immediately west of Trinity St. Stephen's United Church is this large (three story) mural. Beautifully done by artist Jennifer Kathleen Morris Cormier and unveiled August 20, 2005, it was done as a memorial to the 486 North Nova Scotia Highlanders who died in World War II. Affixed to the mural is a plaque with a bit of explanation, text from which follows.
At the Going Down of the Sun and in the Morning
August 20, 2005 - This North Nova Scotia Highlanders Military mural has been made possible by donations from members, friends and supporters of the Regiment and a generous financial gift from Mr. Fred Muise, a North Nova in World War II of Maccan. Mr. Muise's donation is made in memory of and in grateful appreciation of his father, Private George Muise MM, who served overseas in World War I with the 85 Battalion and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery.
The mural is dedicated to and in memory of the four hundred and eighty six North Novas who lost their lives in the struggle to restore peace to a troubled world
We Will Remember Them
As well, there is a sign attached which explains the various elements to be found in the mural and the significance of each. It is below.
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Date of Dedication: 08/20/2005
Property Permission: Public
Access instructions: Follow your GPS to the coordinates
Location of waymark:
Havelock Street
Amherst, NS Canada
B4H 3J7
Commemoration: 486 North Nova Scotia Highlanders who died in World War II
Access times: Not listed
Website for Waymark: Not listed
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