SHELBURNE MEMORIAL PARK
N 44° 04.696 W 080° 12.207
17T E 563778 N 4880874
A new memorial in the Shelburne and Community Memorial park, dedicated to all of Canada's veterans.
Waymark Code: WMC272
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/16/2011
Views: 2
A large black marble polished stone, decorated with an attractive gold coloured garnish with a stylized maple leaf and laurel leaves.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWI 1914-1918
WWII 1039-1945
Korean War
Peacekeepers
In Honor Of: To those men and women who offered their lives so that we can be free.
Marker Text:
TO THOSE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO OFFERED THEIR LIVES
SO THAT WE CAN BE FREE
WE THANK YOU
WWI 1914-1918
WWII 1039-1945
KOREAN WAR
1950-1953
PEACEKEEPERS
LEST WE FORGET
Who Put it Here?: Shelburne Branch #220, Royal Canadian Legion
Description of Memorial:
Beautiful black monument. The gold symbol really stands out and makes for an attractive look. The memorial is the newest addition to the Shelburne Memorial Park, which also features a large monument dedicated to the two world wars, and also two artillery pieces and a pair of benches for those who wish to take the time and remember. Lest We Forget.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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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.