Veterans Memorial Park Bandstand
Municipality/Province: Langford, BC
Memorial number: 59005-047
Type: Park, bandstand, and plaque
Address: Goldstream Avenue and Veterans Memorial Parkway
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
GPS coordinates: Lat: 48.4467328 Long: -123.4958513
Submitted by: Harry Groom
Excerpts from the brochure of the Veterans Memorial Park, Prince Edward Branch #91, The Royal Canadian Legion, Langford, BC:
Prince Edward Branch of the West Shore Communities of Victoria, in conjunction with, the Langford Municipality organized and implemented the development of the Veterans Memorial Park. It is approximately 2.5 acres, which includes a picnic area, water feature, playground, benches for relaxing, and an area for shooting hoops. The park opened 19 September 2001 at a cost of approximately $450,000.00 with our Branch providing the new War Memorial. The Canadian Merchant Navy Veterans' Association dedicated this Bandstand to all Canadian Women Mariners who served their country in Wartime. Our Candelight tribute that we hold every year in conjunction with the anniversary of Vimy Ridge on April 9th, is a commemorative ceremony to inspire and engage young Canadians to learn about Canadian military history in the cause of peace and freedom. Youth and a Veteran or serving member of the Armed Forces will place candles together, during the ceremony, in a symbolic passing of the torch of remembrance. Their legacy, our heritage, and our future! During the dedication ceremony on October 14th 2001, candles were placed on the Memorial by youth representing local Cadets, Guides and Scouts. The parade, approximately 450 strong, consisted of Legion Members, Military, other Veterans groups from around Victoria, RCMP, and Fire Department. Every year on November 11th members of the West Shore Communities gather at Veterans Park to remember all those who gave so much for our freedom.
Inscription found on memorial
[bandstand plaque/plaque du kiosque à musique]
THIS BANDSTAND IS DEDICATED TO ALL
CANADIAN WOMEN MARINERS WHO SERVED
THEIR COUNTRY IN WARTIME
EIGHT OF THESE COURAGEOUS WOMEN WERE
KILLED IN ACTION
|
Stewardess |
SS Hesperian |
September 4, 1915 |
|
|
Stewardess |
SS Missanabie |
September 9, 1918 |
|
|
Stewardess |
SS Missababie |
September 9, 1918 |
|
|
Stewardess |
SS Athenia |
September 4, 1939 |
|
|
Stewardess |
SS Lady Hawkins |
January 19, 1942 |
|
|
Second Cook |
SS George L. Torian |
February 22, 1942 |
|
|
Stewardess |
SS Caribou |
October 14, 1942 |
|
|
Second Radio Officer |
SS Viggo Hansteen |
August 14, 1944 |
[park plaque/plaque du parc]
Veterans Park
Dedicated on September 19, 2001 by
His Worship Mayor Stewart Young
and
Councillors Denis Blackwell, Winie Sifert, Gordon Maxwell,
Lanny Seaton, John Goudy, and Heather Ashton
This park was donated by the citizens of Langford as a tribute
to Veterans of wars past and the armed forces who continue
to serve Canada. Special thanks are given to the Chamber of Commerce and the Prince Edward Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion who provided the memorial.
The park is meant for the enjoyment of residents and visitors
to Langford and will serve as a civic square for Downtown
Langford. Please take the time to remember those who have
served our country while you use the park.
Mayor Stewart Young
Street view
Note
This information is provided by contributors and Veterans Affairs Canada makes it available as a service to the public. Veterans Affairs Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, currency or reliability of the information.
- Date modified: