Village Green Memorial Park

The Village Green Memorial Park in Kanata contains 20 trees, each with a dedication plaque. Of the 20 trees, 13 are dedicated to the military, or members of the military.

The Kanata Cenotaph is also located here.

Inscription

[park sign/signe du parc]

Village Green Memorial Park

[plaque 1/plaque 1]

To the memory of Pte John Edward Riley. KIA August 12, 1944, France. Harry, James and Arthur Riley. Dedicated 20 September 1998.

[plaque 2/plaque 2]

In memory of Pte Frank Mitchell, 8th Bn CEF, d 28 April 1917, age 27, Vimy Ridge. Cpl Enoch Mitchell, 10th Bn CEF, d 10 April 1917, age 23, Vimy Ridge. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 3/plaque 3]

In memory of the veterans of the Tyrell family. “We will remember them”. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 4/plaque 4]

In memory of pioneer families of March. Capt J Benning Monk, William H Berry, George W Monk MMP, Vernon Berry, May G (monk) Berry, Capt J Ainslie Berry. Donated by Major William J Berry CD and family. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 5/plaque 5]

To the memory of those from the Robert Kingston and Alice Turner families who served Canada in World War II. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 6/plaque 6]

In memory of those who served their country in War and Peace, The Rotary Club of Nepean-Kanata. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 7/plaque 7]

In loving memory of S/Sgt William Clayton, veteran of WW I and WW II. Private Jacob Morgan, veteran of WW I. Grant eternal rest onto them, O Lord. From their families. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 8/plaque 8]

Roy M Rhyno, Master Gunner Ret’d, honours the families of Zachariah Rhyno of Nova Scotia for their more than 100 years military service to Canada. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 9/plaque 9]

To all veterans, thank you. The Chopowich family. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

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In loving memory of Neilson W Campbell- QOCH of C, Percy Hollyer, RCAF. Brothers of Eilleen and Edgar Hollyer, Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 11/plaque 11]

A living tribute to those who served their country in Peace and War. Yvon Sorel, Brig Gen Ret’d. “Per Ardua Ad Astra”. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 12/plaque 12]

Donated to honour all Freemasons who served their country. Hazeldean Lodge No. 517 Kanata. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

[plaque 13/plaque 13]

To all ladies who served their country in War and Peace. By the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 638 Royal Canadian Legion. Dedicated on 20 September 1998.

Le Parc commémoratif de Village Green est un parc situé à Kanata. Il contient 20 arbres ayant chacun une plaque commémorative. Parmi les 20 arbres, 13 d’entre eux sont dédiés aux forces militaires ou à des militaires.

La Cénotaphe de Kanata s’y trouve également.

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