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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 8, 2021
The Town of Stratford, with funding through
Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program - Community War
Memorial Funding, today officially unveiled a new addition to the Town’s
cenotaph. Ten outlines of the boots now line the walkway leading to the
cenotaph. These ten soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice and did not return
from overseas conflicts or died at home as a result of the injuries received in
those conflicts.
The project has also made the existing
cenotaph fully accessible through the installation of walkway. All members of
the public are now able to visit and access the site with this new walkway.
“This is intended to be a place where
people can gather throughout the year,” stated Mayor Steve Ogden, “a place for
remembrance and reflection. Two Interpretive Panels have also been created by
the Town of Stratford Heritage Committee to tell the story of these 10 individuals,
one panel each for WWI and WWII. I would like to thank the Town’s Heritage Sub-Committee
members for their research on this important project.”
In the lead up to, and the days following
Remembrance Day, residents, businesses and organizations who wish to lay a
wreath and/or view the Honour Roll project additions, may do so. While visiting
the cenotaph, individuals are reminded to practice physical distancing,
including allowing those previously at the cenotaph to move aside before
approaching. The Town of Stratford encourages all to pause and observe two
minutes of silence at 11:00am on November 11th.
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For more information please contact:
Wendy Watts, Community & Business Engagement Manager
P: (902) 569-1995
E: [email protected]
W: www.townofstratford.ca
Printable version: Media Release - Stratford Honour Roll Project Unveiled (November 8, 2021)
Ceremony Recording: November 8, 2021