Wall, stelia, slab and plaques – Lower Sackville

A large granite in the shape of a rectangular central column extending above its two sides is the focal point of the Monument which is defined by a circular stone base. Stone stelia are positioned on either side of it.

Inscription

IN HOUNOUR OF THOSE WHO SERVED
WORLD WAR I 1914-1918
WORLD WAR II 1939-1945
KOREA 1950-1953
GULF 1991
ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE & MERCHANT NAVY

ERECTED BY
ROYAL CANADIAN
LEGION
CALAIS BRANCH 162
NOVA SCOTIA
DEDICATED MAY 26, 1996

CENTOPH

LEST WE FORGET

THIS NEW INNOVATIVE STYLE OF CENOTAPH WAS DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED
AROUND TWO THEMES, THE CENTRE OF THE MONUMENT CONSISTS OF STONES FROM
THE 73 COUNTRIES WHERE CANADIAN SERVICE PERSONNEL ARE BURIED SYMBOLIZING
BRINGING OUR BOYS HOME REACHING OUT FROM THE CANADIAN COAT OF ARMS,
THE “ARMS” OF THE CENOTAPH SYMBOLIZING HANDS CLASPED IN FRIENDSHIP. THE
PROVINCIAL STONES ARE ARRANGED IN THE ORDER THE PROVINCES ENTERED
CONFEDERATION. FINALLY, THE LIGHT ON TOP OF THE CENOTAPH REPRESENTS
THE ETERNAL FLAME OF REMEMBERANCE.

CALAIS BR 162 RCL COMPLETED NOVEMBER 11, 1996 TAD CONST

Ce grand monument de granit, qui se distingue par sa base de pierre circulaire, se compose d’une colonne centrale rectangulaire faisant saillie des deux côtés. Il est flanqué de part et d’autre par des stèles de pierres.

Le texte de l’inscription figure dans la section anglaise.