Lewisporte War Memorial

The Lewisporte War Memorial was constructed in memory of the soldiers who have protected our country during the First and Second World Wars. This memorial was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 31. Each year on November 11th, the Town of Lewisporte and the local Legion Association hold a Memorial Service.

Inscription

TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND
IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE
WHO MADE
THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
IN THE CAUSE OF
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE
SUN AND IN THE MORNING
WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM

[plaque/plaque]
IN MEMORY OF
CAPT. ROLAND PENNEY
WHO GAVE HIS LIFE AT THE SEA WHILE
ON A SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION
APRIL 20, 1970

Le monument aux morts de Lewisporte a été réalisé à la mémoire des soldats qui ont protégé notre pays au cours des Première et Seconde Guerres mondiales. Il a été érigé par la filiale no 31 de la Légion royale canadienne. La municipalité de Lewisporte et l’association locale de la Légion y organisent chaque année un service commémoratif le 11 novembre.

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