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 Western Fair Memorial - London, Ontario Posted by:  Keldar5
N 42° 59.267 W 081° 13.196
17T E 482070 N 4759481
A memorial for Canadians who served in WWI and WWII.
Waymark Code: WMVVG1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/29/2017
Views: 1
The text reads:
The Military's - Department of National Defense occupied the Western Fair District, specifically Queen's Park, for training and recruitment during WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1947). To commemorate the land and proud history Western Fair has with the military this memorial is established to honour the service and sacrifice of Canadians of all walks of life who have served this country at sea, on land and in the air, at home and abroad, in times of conflict and in times of peace. For those who never returned these shores, for those who suffered and still suffer and for their brothers and sisters who survived unscathed. The memorial stands to remind all Canadians of their dedication and service. They gave of themselves, knowing the risks, accepting the costs, offering service before self. They served well, doing Canada proud; they came from every creed, colour and culture that has made this great country their home. They shall never be forgotten.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: Canadian soldiers
Marker Text:
The Military's - Department of National Defense occupied the Western Fair District, specifically Queen's Park, for training and recruitment during WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1947). To commemorate the land and proud history Western Fair has with the military this memorial is established to honour the service and sacrifice of Canadians of all walks of life who have served this country at sea, on land and in the air, at home and abroad, in times of conflict and in times of peace. For those who never returned these shores, for those who suffered and still suffer and for their brothers and sisters who survived unscathed. The memorial stands to remind all Canadians of their dedication and service. They gave of themselves, knowing the risks, accepting the costs, offering service before self. They served well, doing Canada proud; they came from every creed, colour and culture that has made this great country their home. They shall never be forgotten.
Who Put it Here?: Western Fair District
Description of Memorial:
It's located in a newer section of the Fair, near the entrance of the paddock used during the fair for farm animals.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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