Athabasca Cenotaph - Athabasca, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 54° 43.085 W 113° 16.954
12U E 352978 N 6065811
This stone cenotaph was first dedicated to the men of Athabasca and District who fell in the Great War and later to those who died in World War II. It is located across from the Legion in Athabasca, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMG09R
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 12/27/2012
Views: 1
The World War I plaque on the cenotaph reads:
"Lest We Forget"
In Memory of the Men of Athabasca and District Who Fell in the Great War,
1914 - 1918.
In addition there is another plaque dedicated to World War II combatants:
Lest We Forget
In Memory of the Men of Athabasca and District Who Lost Their Lives in World War II
The cenotaph is centrally located across from the Royal Canadian Legion and other community facilities. Nearby the community pool, the 'old brick school' and Riverside Park are within walking disctance to anyone that wishes to visit this memorial. Although it is situated along the road a small grove of spruce trees adds to the importance of this location for the community.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
The Great War 1914 - 1918
World War II
In Honor Of: The Men of Athabasca and District
Marker Text:
See above in the long description
Who Put it Here?: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 103
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is a stone cenotaph constructed using local stone to a height of about 2.5 metres. It has a base of about 2 metres by 1 metre.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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