Canadian Peacekeeping Forces - Sydney, NS, Canada
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A monument dedicated to the men and women from Canada who served on the United Nations Peacekeeping missions around the world is located at the end of Wentworth Street at the intersection of the Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk in Sydney, NS, Canada.
Waymark Code: WM16XJT
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/25/2022
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A polished black granite monument in the form of an irregular pentagon honors the men and women from the Canadian armed forces who served on United Nations peacekeeping missions. The monument contains images of a palm frond, UN caps and a helmet with the UN insignia and a maple leaf.
"In all, more than 125,000 Canadians have served in UN peace operations, and 130 Canadians have died during these operations." (
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Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Canadian Peacekeepers who served on UN missions.
Marker Text:
THIS MONUMENT
DEDICATED TO THE MEN AND
WOMEN WHO SERVED IN CANADA'S
NAME ON UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING
MISSIONS IN THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
CANADIAN
UNITED NATIONS
PEACEKEEPING
HONOURING THEIR SACRIFICE
IN THE SERVICE OF PEACE
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Who Put it Here?: City of Sydney
Description of Memorial:
A plaza at the end of Wentworth Street connects to the Sydney Waterfront Boardwalk. The monument is part of a group of three monuments honoring Korean Veterans, VE Day and UN Peacekeping.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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