Mémorial des vétérans de Southwold

Shedden, Ontario

Type

Autre

Le monument commémoratif a été inauguré le 12 novembre 2000. Les deux rochers représentent les deux guerres mondiales, le comté de Southwold et la ferme résolution de ces jeunes gens qui ont quitté foyer, famille et communauté pour faire face à l’incertitude du conflit imminent.

Le cadran solaire représente la mémoire de ceux et celles qui ont donné leur vie pour leur pays. La plaque affiche le nom des soldats qui ont perdu leur vie.

Inscription

[plaque]

SOUTHWOLD WAR VETERANS' MEMORIAL

The Memorial Site is designed to be a simple, dignified place of solitude where
members of the community and visitors may enjoy a quiet moment of reflection on
the heritage of Southwold Township.

Its geometry is defined by a concrete circle, symbolic of those who "joined together"
in the common cause of defending democracy and freedom.

Two great stones, one for each World War, represent the "roots" of the township and
firm resolve of the young people who left their homes, families and community to
face the uncertainty of impending conflict. These stones were drawn from the fields
of area farms near Talbotville and Boxall.

A bronze sundial stands between the stones. It represents "remembering for all time"
those from our community who served and who gave their lives for their country.

A bronze plaque identifies the honoured veterans who lost their lives in World I
and World War II.

This memorial was designed and constructed by community volunteers in
partnership with the Rosy Rhubarb Committee and the Municipality of Southwold.
Funding was provided by donations from citizens, businesses, community
organizations and the Province Of Ontario.

[plaque]

THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING
"SONS OF SOUTHWOLD" MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO THEIR
COUNTRY DURING THE TWO GREAT WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY.

WORLD WAR I (1914 - 1918)