The Veteran - Brampton, Ontario, Canada
N 43° 40.998 W 079° 45.515
17T E 600057 N 4837447
Located at Gage Park in Brampton, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM5183
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/25/2008
Views: 14
The Veteran
The Veteran was carved in 2005 in honour of the National Year of the Veteran, from the trunk of a dying red oak that had stood for over a century. The statue is modeled on Bill Bettridge, a decorated Veteran of World War II and surviver of Operation Overlord, the D-Day landing in Normandy, France that ultimately lead to the end of the war. It stands in silent tribute to the many men and women of Brampton who served and continue to serve our nation in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions around the world so that we may live in freedom and in peace.
The Veteran is looking toward the Brampton Cenotaph, reminding all of Brampton's citizens that we have a duty to honour the service, sacrifice, and the memory of all Veterans.
Carved by Jim Menken, this statue was commissioned by the City of Brampton a the request of Mayor Susan Fennell, in association with Branche 15 and 609 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and with the community support of Eclypse Youth Drop-in Centre a program of Rapport Youth & Family Services.
Type of wood carving: Chainsaw carving
Artist's Name: Jim Menken
Approximate size/height: 10 feet
Other type: Not listed
Type of wood: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
All logs must be the result of an actual visit to the wooden carving.
"Visited" only remarks will not be accepted.