Many of us drive or walk by it every day but on just one day of the year do we pause and take note of not only its significance but also its captivating beauty as a work of art.
The Peterborough Citizens War Memorial in Confederation Park was unveiled in 1929, honouring city and county residents who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War One. Close to 50 years later, bronze plaques listing the names of military members who died in the Second World War and the Korean War were added.
The Peterborough memorial, says local historian Don Willcock, was designed by Canadian sculptor Walter Allward, who also designed the striking Vimy memorial in France. He says there’s one big difference between the two.
Audio PlayerWhile the Confederation Park tribute garners the most attention on Remembrance Day, Willock notes it’s not the city’s only war memorial, the other being Armour Hill which was established by the Ashburnham Women’s Patriotic League.
Audio PlayerWillcock says while most world war veterans have passed, those who died in more recent conflicts have earned our respect and remembrance. He adds the number of young people he sees at the memorial service each Remembrance Day eases his worry
that the sacrifices of those who served will be forgotten in future years.
Audio Player(Written by: Paul Rellinger)
