War Memorial - Sexsmith, Alberta - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This small park is found in downtown Sexsmith and parallels the rail line and the 'business district' of this small town. The monument is placed in a park that includes parking at the north and south ends, a number of plaques describing the history of the town, a gazebo for community functions and a chance to relax and a great meeting place for visitors and community members.

The monument

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"The Sexsmith Cenotaph was erected between 1936 and 1939. It is dedicated to those who died in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

The Sexsmith Cenotaph is located in historic downtown Sexsmith. The town of Sexsmith maintains the site, keeping flowers and benches around the Monument. This Cenotaph was the first one built in the Peace County. The labour for the construction was donated. Plaques were later added for World War II and the Korean Conflict. "

See: http://www.cdli.ca/monuments/ab/sexsmith.htm

The Plaque for the World Wars

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Text from the Plaques:
"Erected in Memory of Fallen Comrades
by the Canadian Legion of the B.E.S.L Sexsmith Post No 60
1914 - 1918
1939 - 1945"


"Korea
1950 - 1953"

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War I World War II Korean War In Honor Of: Fallen Comrades Marker Text: See above in the long description Date of dedication: No date Who Put it Here?: Canadian Legion of the B.E.S.L Sexsmith Post No 60 Description of Memorial: This cairn is placed within a park that was constructed for the millennium by the community of Sexsmith, Alberta. With an information centre, caboose, parking, grandstand gazebo and main street all there, the park is a focal point of the community. A long narrow strip that was once used as part of the railway station and siding has now become a park for the enjoyment of the community and visitors.

Visit Instructions:
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