Le Cénotaphe, Valleyfield, Québec
Posted by: Geuguy
N 45° 15.203 W 074° 07.681
18T E 568421 N 5011468
Ce monument est situé devant le palais de justice à Valleyfield.
This monument is located in front of the courthouse in Valleyfield.
Waymark Code: WMFK7D
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 10/28/2012
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Ce monument situé devant le palais de justice est dédié à la mémoire de citoyens qui ont perdu la vie alors qu’ils servaient dans l’armée canadienne lors des deux grands conflits mondiaux (guerres de 1914-1918 et 1939-1945) ainsi que lors de la guerre de Corée (1950-1953). L’expression latine "Gloire à ceux qui sont morts pour la patri" apparaît sur ce monument, et les noms de 55 personnes sont gravés pour ces trois guerres ainsi que les noms de 21 vétérans morts depuis 1918.
Le 11 novembre de chaque année, des cérémonies entourant le jour du Souvenir ont lieu à cet endroit.
This monument in front of the courthouse is dedicated to the memory of people who lost their lives while serving in the Canadian army during the two world wars (war of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945) and during the Korean War (1950-1953). The Latin phrase "Glory to those who died for their country" appears on the monument, and the names of 55 people are engraved for these three wars and the names of 21 veterans who have died since 1918.
November 11 of each year, ceremonies surrounding Remembrance Day are
held at this location.
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Location: 74, rue Académie Valleyfield, Québec Canada J6T 0B8
What is it?: Cenotaph
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Visit Instructions:
A picture of the Monument,Plaque,Cairn or Cenotaph.
Please Make note of The Branch Number.
Also anything you feel is relevant.ie:The Gates close at 10 PM.No Parking etc.