2005 - Year of the Veteran - London, Ontario
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Keldar5
N 42° 59.271 W 081° 14.843
17T E 479831 N 4759495
This is a memorial to the Veterans who served in the Canadian military.
Waymark Code: WMWBQ6
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/09/2017
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The text from the plaque:
2005 - Year of the Veteran
Veteran's Garden
Dedicated November 4, 2005 to remember, honour and celebrate our Canadian Veterans. May the memory of their achievements and sacrifices be kept alive.
From the website(https://www.london.ca/About-London/heritage/Pages/Memorial-Dedication-Ceremonies-.aspx):
On November 4, 2005, a garden in Victoria Park was dedicated to the Veterans. Located a few feet north of the Cenotaph at Dufferin Avenue and Wellington Road, the circular Veterans' Garden features poppy red flowers and foliage. Coniferous shrubs, placed at the gateways to the garden, represent centuries. The completing feature of the garden was the installation of a carillon and statue - a gift of the Dutch community - presented on September 22, 2006.
The Dutch community's memorial carillon is an expression of thanks to Canada and its Armed Forces for their immense role in the liberation of The Netherlands and Belgium, the carillon has 18 bronze bells suspended on a large stainless steel tower. A granite sculpture at the base depicts the locations of Canadian Forces cemeteries in The Netherlands and Belgium.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Canadian soldiers
Marker Text:
2005 - Year of the Veteran
Veteran's Garden
Dedicated November 4, 2005 to remember, honour and celebrate our Canadian Veterans. May the memory of their achievements and sacrifices be kept alive.
Date of dedication: November 2005
Who Put it Here?: City of London
Description of Memorial:
It's part of Victoria Park, a peaceful place to give respect to those who served our country.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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