Knights of Columbus Peace Memorial - Windsor, ON
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jiggs11
N 42° 19.165 W 083° 02.638
17T E 331569 N 4687264
Solemn monument located on Windsor's waterfront, erected by the Ontario Knights of Columbus during Canada's Centennial year, 1867.
Waymark Code: WM10J29
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/12/2019
Views: 8
White stone statue consisting of three columns overlooking the world with a family of three in the foreground.
The three columns represent the Holy Trinity looking down on a troubled world. The family unit represent the world's population looking for spiritual guidance during those troubling times.
The base of the earth simply states "Pray for Peace".
The base of the monument is inscribed with the Canadian Centennial symbol, denoting Canada's Centennial year of 1967. It bears the inscription:
" Erected in Canada's Centennial Year by the Knights of Columbus of Ontario as an inspiration to World Peace."
The rear of the base reads "Priez Pour La Paix"
Chevaliers de Colome d'Ontario
A brass plate indicates that this is a Canadian Centennial Project.
Text on Monument/Memorial Sign or Plaque:
" Erected in Canada's Centennial Year by the Knights of Columbus of Ontario as an inspiration to World Peace."
Website about the Peace Monument/Memorial: [Web Link]
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