West Vancouver Book of Remembrance

Public Domain
Type

West Vancouver Book of Remembrance

West Vancouver, British Columbia

Notice:

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The memorial shrine is a the glass and wood lectern at the West Vancouver Memorial Library (59034-022). The shrine, which includes the glass and wood lectern that houses the "Book of Remembrance" is flanked by two commemorative flags. Above the lectern hangs three pictures. The two drawings are from the early 1940s; "The Unknown Woman Warrior" and "Unknown Soldier" by Unity Bainbridge. In the center hangs the Canadian Red Ensign, the flag under which the Canadian Army fought. 

The memorial shrine was presented to the West Vancouver Memorial Library in 1950. The artist Unity Bainbridge donated "The Unknown Woman Warrior" and "Unknown Soldier" to the Library in 1950. The Duncan Lawson Chapter of the I.O.D.E. presented the West Vancouver Memorial Library with the silken Union Jack in 1958.

The memorial shrine is dedicated as a living monument and an everlasting commemoration to the gallant men from the community who sacrificed their lives in World War II. 

Location
West Vancouver Book of Remembrance

1950 Marine Drive
West Vancouver
British Columbia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.3292187
Long. -123.1658019