War Monument - Shriner's Hill, Wilno, ON
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entogeek
N 45° 31.247 W 077° 31.808
18T E 302402 N 5043919
A stone monument located atop Shriner's Hill overlooking a magnificent view.
Waymark Code: WM9AC9
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/21/2010
Views: 11
Located in a small park south of Hwy.60, east of the town of Wilno lies this poignant monument. One only has to travel this route when the flowers bloom in the spring, the sun glistens in the summer, the colours change in the autumn, or the snow falls in the winter to truly appreciate what we are able to enjoy, but so many cannot.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
none
In Honor Of: men and women who lie buried in the earth of foreign lands and of Canada, and in the seven seas
Marker Text:
They will never know the beauty of this place, see the seasons change, enjoy nature's chorus. All we enjoy we owe to them, men and women who lie buried in the earth of foreign lands and of Canada, and in the seven seas. Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country and so preserved our freedom and heritage.
Date of dedication: 2000
Who Put it Here?: Government of Ontario
Description of Memorial:
A small park located atop Shriner's Hill with a magnificent vista to the north.
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.