Memorial to the Fallen Soldier

The “Memorial to the Fallen Soldier” was erected by the Indo-Canadian community, with the contribution of Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization (CMOHC) and its donors. They presented the monument as an offer of respect and gratitude to our Armed Forces, and also dedicated it to Canadian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during Canada’s peace keeping efforts. The monument was unveiled on October 2, 2010 by CMOHC. Shaped as a maple leaf, it is exquisitely carved in black granite (Nerro Assuloto) and Imperial red granite, sourced from southern India. Standing tall a towering height of 12 feet, the gleaming monument weights over 15 tons. This monument is designed to capture the glory and heroism of our armed forces. A Symbol of peace and patriotism, the memorial is placed next to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and is easily viewed form Yonge Street. The CMOHC has also created a Wall of Heros in their museum, listing the names of all soldiers that have died in Afghanistan. The priests in the attached temple offer prayers for each of the names at sunrise and sunset daily.

Inscription

[Left side Head stones/Pierre tombale Coté gauche]

When peace doves soar high over our skies

When the beacon of friendship and love
illuminate our lives

When the winds of peace begin to serenade
over our lands

Let us embrace each other, all hatred forgotten

Will you then, spare a thought for soldiers like me
who did not return.

A Fallen Soldier

[Right side Head stones/Pierre tombale Coté droit]

This memorial is dedicated by the
Indo-Canadian community to the Canadian Armed Forces
for their exemplary service, courage and bravery as
peacekeepers all over the world.

“They sacrificed their lives so that we may
live in peace”

This monument has been donated to the
Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization by
Shylee & Ajit Someshwar
Christine & Bhupinder Khalsa
Jaya & Vasu chamchiani

La communauté indo-canadienne a érigé le « Monument du soldat tombé au champ d’honneur », avec la contribution du Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization (CMOHC) et de ses donateurs. Ils ont présenté ce monument comme une marque de respect et de gratitude envers nos forces armées et ils l’ont également dédié aux soldats canadiens qui ont sacrifié leur vie au cours des missions de maintien de la paix du Canada. Le monument, qui a été dévoilé le 2 octobre 2010 par le CMOHC, est en forme de feuille d’érable. Il est sculpté de façon exquise dans du granite noir (Nerro Assuloto) et du granite rouge impérial importés du Sud de l’Inde. Ce monument étincelant, haut de 12 pieds et pesant plus de 15 tonnes, témoigne de la gloire et de l’héroïsme de nos soldats. Ce symbole de paix et de patriotisme, visible de la rue Yonge, jouxte la statue du Mahatma Gandhi. On trouve également à l’intérieur du CMOHC un « mur des héros », où figurent les noms de tous les soldats morts en Afghanistan. Qui plus est, les prêtres du temple rattaché au musée prient tous les jours pour ces soldats, au lever et au coucher du soleil.

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