British Columbia

[below statue/au bas de la statue]

ORIGINAL VIMY STONE
PRESENTED BY
Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association

Remember those who gave their lives, those who
survived and those who were changed forever.
May all who leave here give thanks to
men and women who continue to serve.

[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

[war memorial plaque/plaque de monument commémoratif]

WEST SHORE WAR MEMORIAL
West Shore residents pay tribute
to all those who answered the call
of their country to help preserve the
peace and freedom we now enjoy.
Some paid the supreme sacrifice,
some suffered severe physical and
mental wounds and all endured
hardships. We honour those who
continue to serve in the cause of peace.

Lest We Forget Je Me Souviens
Erected 14 October, 2001

ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN,
OF
H.M.S. "SHEARWATER."
IN MEMORY OF
H. BUTTERY,
ABLE SEAMAN. AGED 29 YRS.
WHO WAS DROWNED OFF VICTORIA HARBOUR
ON THE 27TH MAY, 1906.

IN MEMORY OF
THE COMMANDING OFFICER
OFFICERS AND SHIP'S COMPANY
OF THE
A.P.S. GALIANO.
LOST AT SEA 30TH OCT. 1918.
ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF
THE ESQUIMALT NAVAL STATION.

In loving Memory of
Baldwin Arden Wake, Capt. R.N.
who died Jan. 1880.
"The Sea shall give up her dead"

and of Adelaide, his wife
who died Nov. 20, 1894.
Rest in Peace and rise in Glory

IN MEMORY OF
CAPT. RONALD JACKSON R.C.N.(R)
1900 - 1979
H.M.C.S. MALAHAT COMMANDING OFFICER
1947 - 1952
A ZEST FOR LIFE AND A
GIFT FOR UNDERSTANDING

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
HEREWARD EYRE, ONLY SON OF
GERVAS AND ROSAMAND WAKE.
DIED AT THE POST OF DUTY
AUGUST 23RD 1913. AGE 25 YEARS.
"THE BOYS SAY HE DIED A HERO"
H-SS LETTER

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GLADYS MAUDE MARY WAKE
NURSING SISTER CANADIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
WHO GAVE HER LIFE IN DEVOTED SELF SACRIFICE
FOR HER COMRADES, DYING AT ETAPLES, OF
WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION (ENEMY AIRCRAFT)
MAY 21. 1918. AGED 34.

R.I.P.
SERVED IN ENGLAND, GREECE AND FRANCE.

"BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND I WILL GIVE THEE
A CROWN OF LIFE."
"TELL THEM NOT TO BE SORRY, BUT GLAD,
AND TELL THEM TO CARRY ON."(FROM HER LAST MESSAGE)

IN LASTING MEMORY OF
REAR-ADMIRAL
WALTER HOSE
C.B.E., R.C.N.
1875 - 1965

RECOGNIZED AS THE FATHER OF THE
ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY, AND FOUNDER OF
THE NAVAL RESERVES OF CANADA, HE WAS
THE FIRST CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF.

IN ADVERSITY, NEITHER POLITICS,
LACK OF MONEY, NOR RIDICULE,
COULD BEAT THE DETERMINATION
AND COURAGE OF THIS OFFICER

THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS
AND MEN OF THE R.C.N. AND R.C.N.R. AND DEDICATED THE
2ND OCTOBER 1967, ON THE 92ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE
BIRTH OF REAR-ADMIRAL HOSE. IT IS THEIR TRIBUTE
TO A GREAT AND GALLANT SAILOR-WARRIOR

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
BERTRAM DIGBY ROBINSON
1880 - 1953

OLD CONTEMPTIBLES
1914
AUG. 5 TO NOV. 22
ASSN

THE STANDARD OF VICTORIA BRANCH
OLD CONTEMPTIBLES ASSOCIATION
WAS GIVEN INTO THE SAFE KEEPING
OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH ON
OCT. 12, 1975

IN ATTENDANCE:
MAJOR-GENERAL G.R. PEARKES, V.C.
WM. JONES, M.M.               PRESIDENT
S. BURROWS              STANDARD BEARER
T. LIVINGSTON           T. CHEVERTON
C. KELLER               WM. GLOVER
         C. WOODINGTON
B. DRYSDALE                     BUGLER
PIPE MAJOR F.E. KNIGHT, M.M.M., C.D. PIPER