British Columbia

In the summer of 1973, five Legion members and friends made a trip of approximately 200 miles to get a cenotaph. With a donated truck, D4 cat and time, a 400-ton jade rock was loaded and brought to Fort St. James. The jade was placed in front of the Village Office and forms for cement placed. After the cement set, a diamond-faced circular saw was used to face the front. A lot of these bits were given to Legion members (and some stolen.) A bronze plaque is on front. Three flag poles are set in the cement behind the cenotaph. Flags are raised for November 11 and various other times of the year. The Cenotaph was dedicated April 21, 1979, by the Legion Padre. It was also the 15th anniversary, so all past and present Zone Commanders were present for the parade and dedication. In the summer, the cenotaph is surrounded by lawn and flowers.

The Burns Lake Cenotaph was constructed in 1980 in memory of veterans of all the wars. In 1998 the monument was relocated to the Rotary Park, a Community beautification project.

The Ioco War Memorial was dedicated by the City of Port Moody to all those from Ioco who served in war and peacetime, particularly Edward Hanson, Leslie McCrea, and Arthur Kreut, who were killed during the Second World War.

Guy Black, a local historian, asked the City of Port Moody to include this memorial as part of Port Moody's Historical Stone Marker and Storyboard Program, and he also wrote the inscription.

This park was renamed Veterans Park in 2005, in honour of the Year of the Veteran.

City of Port Coquitlam - Veterans Park Dedication:

In honour of the Year of the Veteran, the park in front of City Hall was renamed Veterans Park in November 2005. "It's no coincidence that this permanent tribute to our veterans will be in such a high-profile location - right in front of City Hall,:|" Port Coquitlam Mayor Scott Young said. "We wanted Veterans Park to be front and centre in our community, to serve as constant reminder of our veterans', honour, valour and sacrifice." Mayor Young met with members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 in the summer of 2005 to determine a fitting way for Port Coquitlam to celebrate the Year of the Veteran, which marked the 60th anniversary of the Second World War. The resulting proposal to dedicate Veterans Park was unanimously supported by City Council. "All the veterans I've spoken to are excited about it. They think it's outstanding," Branch 133 President RJ Kent said. "The Royal Canadian Legion and our veterans, in conjunction with City Hall, are ecstatic about the dedication of the park. On behalf of the veterans, I'd like to thank the Mayor, the Councillors and City Hall for making this effort and this gesture in the Year of the Veteran." Veterans Park is already home to Port Coquitlam's cenotaph and as such, plays host to part of the City's annual Remembrance Day ceremonies. It's beautiful landscaping and Shaughnessy Street location also makes it a popular respite for people shopping or doing business in the downtown area. "It pleases me greatly to know that with the dedication of Veterans Park today, generations to come will have a place in our downtown to sit quietly and reflect on what our veterans did for this country and for all of us," Mayor Young said. A dedication plaque has been installed in Veterans Park to commemorate the dedication and the Year of the Veteran. As well, the park's new name will be added to the brick-and-concrete archways at its three entrances.

The Chip Kerr VC Memorial Auditorium was dedicated by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 119. On January 1, 2015, the hall was closed for new development.

The John Chipman Kerr Memorial and the Chip Kerr Park were also dedicated to him.

Port Moody, BC is named for Colonel Richard Clement Moody, Royal Engineers, who was appointed Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works and Lieutenant Governor of the new colony of British Columbia in 1858. Moody’s role was both to provide military support for the new colony and to carry out the major building projects that were necessary to keep up with a sudden growth in population and commerce – largely the result of the 1858 Gold Rush. Amongst the accomplishments of his sapper detachment contingent were the survey and construction of the Cariboo Wagon Road, exploring and planning the settlement of new towns in the BC mainland, and setting aside a military land reserve for what was to become Stanley Park. Port Moody was established at the end of a trail that connected New Westminster with Burrard Inlet to defend New Westminster from potential attack from the US. The town grew rapidly after 1859, following land grants to Moody’s Royal Engineers who settled there after the sapper detachment was disbanded in 1863. (Refer to memorial number 59029-002)

In 2006, the Chip Kerr Park was dedicated to John Chipman Kerr, a Victoria Cross winner. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force's 49th Battalion in 1915, and was instrumental in the Battle of the Somme. During the Second World War, he re-enlisted and was posted to Sea Island, British Columbia as part of the Royal Canadian Air Force. He moved to Port Moody in 1947 and remained there until his death in 1963.

The John Chipman Kerr Memorial and Chip Kerr VC Memorial Auditorium were also dedicated to him.

This memorial was erected by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 133.

This municipal park, dedicated by the city of Port Coquitlam, is dedicated to George and Douglas Davison, two local brothers killed while in military service during the Second World War.