Veterans’ Memorial - Conflict, was designed by Toronto artist, Kari Myllymaki, and unveiled on 11 November 1983. The memorial was dedicated by Reverend Bob Nicholson, Padre for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15. It was erected by Meadowvale Cemetery as a feature in the Veterans Section which was dedicated the year prior.
Non-representational in its carefully planned setting it conveys respect for Veterans, without glorifying war. The pyramid shapes are constructed of steeled Stanstead granite and surround a polished globe of Barre gray granite. In the center, the globe is the Earth, in danger of being overwhelmed by sinister powers willing to destroy it. The circularity is reflected in the road which surrounds the area. As one walks around the sculpture, the varying heights of the triangular sections give changing views suggesting an elusive ideal.
