This memorial is dedicated to the Veterans of the First and Second World Wars. It was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 205. The Markdale Memorial Grove has a board about 9 feet high and 9 feet wide. On the plot behind the Memorial Board and flag are planted 30 Maple (Red) trees, now about 20 M high (2006) at locations related to the positions of Veterans' plaques on the Memorial Board. Size of the plot is 50 yds wide and 75 yds deep. Five wood and concrete benches on the site are dedicated to "all who served".
Markdale, Ontario
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Inscription
LEST WE FORGET
[plaque/plaque]
[Legion Crest/insigne de la Légion]
"Branch 205 Markdale"
June 6, 2000
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them:
[plaque/plaque]
[Legion Crest/insigne de la Légion]
"Branch 205 Markdale"
The Royal Canadian Legion would like to thank all those who helped to make this Memorial Grove possible. The dedication ceremony took place on June 6, 2000.
[On the face of the Memorial Board are thirty plaques bearing the following information: In honor of
Name of Veteran
Date of Birth - Date of death
Regimental No - Service Unit - Service Branch
Honored by: (Donor's Name)/L’avant de la plaque commémorative est orné de 30 plaques plus petites portant chacune le nom d’un ancien combattant, la date de sa naissance et celle de son décès, son numéro de matricule, ainsi que l’unité et l’arme dans lesquelles il a servi.]
Location
The Markdale Memorial Grove
306 Toronto Street South
Markdale
Ontario
The Markdale Memorial Grove
306 Toronto Street South
Markdale
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.3146122
Long. -80.6412924
Lat. 44.3146122
Long. -80.6412924
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