First World War Centenary - Pickering, ON - World War I Memorials and Monuments on Waymarking.com

This memorial is located outside the Pickering Public Library. The memorial is a hollow iron obelisk with red poppies dotting it. The piece was crafted by Pierre Schoss in 2014 and dedicated on July 28th, 2014 to mark one hundred years since July 28, 1914, the start of World War I.

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"First World War Centenary
July 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918
Remembering our Soldiers

Dedicated on July 28, 2014 commemorating
the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the
First World War (WWI), to honour the sacrifice
and legacy of our noble Canadian soldiers who bravely fought for freedom and justice.

Crafted by Pierre Schoss - 2014"

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 07/28/2014 Private or Public Monument?: Government Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: City of Pickering Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America Physical Address of Monument: 1 The Esplanade S Pickering, ON Canada L1V 6K7 Rate this waymark: Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Website for this Monument: Not listed

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