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: WM518D
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/25/2008
Views: 8
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.
Info is taken from the plaque.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Veteran
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jim Menken
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2005
Materials used: Wood (red oak)
Location: Gage Park
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