Cpl Pinksen Memorial Drive

Brian Pinksen, from Corner Brook, was born on April 5th, 1990. Enrolled with the Canadian Forces, Corporal Brian Pinksen was a member of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment, based in Corner Brook, N.L.

Erected by the community of Corner Brook, this memorial road is dedicated to the memory of Corporal Brian Pinksen who served and died for his country during the mission in Afghanistan.

While serving with 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group, he was injured on Aug. 22, 2010 during patrol in Afghanistan. And, he died of his injuries on August 30th, 2010.

"Cpl Pinksen Memorial Drive" road sign was unveiled by his mother, Debbie Pinksen with the help of Deputy Mayor Donna Luther on October 21, 2011 at the Gallipoli Armoury.

Deputy Mayor Luther said this gesture by the city will help ensure the sacrifices made by Pinksen and his comrades in arms will not get lost in history. "I am certain this sign and the Portraits of Honour mural will stand to remind us all of those who fought and died in Afghanistan and that we must never forget, " she said.

Cpl Pinksen Memorial Drive will be the new road connecting Grenfell Drive to the Lewin Parkway.