Peace Trees

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Peace Trees

Kingston, Ontario

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There are two oak trees near the 416 Wing RCAFA Air Force Memorial that are dedicated to grieving the tragedy of war and committed to the promise of peace. One tree is old and was chosen by the City of Kingston and PeaceQuest as a symbolic peace tree. A plaque was placed at its base on September 21, 2013, the International Day of Peace.

The city planted a young oak tree on the same day, located at the corner of Barrie and O'Kill Street. It recognizes September 21 as a day to cease hostilities and build awareness of peace actions. The Mayor and City Council declared September 21 as Peace Day in Kingston.

Inscription

[old tree]

Grieving the tragedy of war
Committed to the promise of peace

[tree planted in 2013]

International Day Of Peace

Grieving the tragedy of war
Committed to the promise of peace

Pleurons la tragédie de la guerre
Soyons dévoués à la promesse de la paix

PeaceQuestKingston 2013

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Location
Peace Trees

Barrie Street, between Stuart and O'Kill Streets
Kingston
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.2244093
Long. -76.4904528
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