North Nova Scotia Highlanders Memorial Mural - Amherst, NS
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N 45° 50.058 W 064° 12.683
20T E 405920 N 5076350
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: WMTVXJ
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/11/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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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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City: Amherst

Location Name: Munch In - Take Out

Artist: Jennifer Kathleen Morris Cormier

Date: August 20, 2005

Media: Paint on masonry

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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