Canadian Peacekeepers Roll of Honour - Calgary, AB, Canada - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This memorial wall in Calgary’s Peacekeeper Park has the names of every Canadian killed while serving on a United Nations peacekeeping mission, starting in 1950. Each person is identified by name and rank, date of death, and mission. One section lists Canadians killed while serving on Korean operations, a second lists Canadian military members killed in other theatres, and a third section lists Canadian diplomats killed while supporting Canadian peacekeeping missions.

REFERENCES and FURTHER READING

Granatstein, J.I. Canada and Peacekeeping. The Canadian Encyclopedia, 7 Feb 2006. Last edited by Tabitha de Bruin, Daniel Panneton, and Richard Foot, 24 June 2024. (visit link)

Veterans Affairs Canada: Wall of Honour (visit link)

National Defence: United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) [post-Korean War DMZ monitoring] (visit link)

National Defence: Peace support operations (1954-present) (visit link)

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Korean War United Nations peacekeeping missions from 1950 to present In Honor Of: The Wall of Honour commemorates the Fallen Peacekeepers who made the utimate sacrifice Marker Text: Dedication plaque: PEACEKEEPERS PARK Since the end of the Second World War Canada has developed a strong peacekeeping tradition. At its heart are the military personnel who serve their nation in its endeavour to assist people affected by war. These individuals serve their country and the world community through their dedication to international peace and security. This park is a tribute to Canada’s Peacekeepers. <—-> Peacekeepers Park includes three elements: the Wall of Honour and the Mission Wall to your left and the bronze sculpture before you. The Wall of Honour commemorates the Fallen Peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their loss holds true as a symbol of the Canadian will to make the world a better place for all. The second wall lists the Peacekeeping missions in which Canada has participated. The walls provide a testament to the sacrifices and perseverance required to ensure peace. The bronze sculpture shows an armed Canadian soldier offering an Izzy doll to a little girl. During many of their missions, Canada's Peacekeepers have been struck by the abject poverty and suffering of those less fortunate, especially the children. This sculpture epitomizes the dual role of Canadian Peacekeepers in providing both professional military intervention and compassion. The Peacekeepers We Will Remember Them. Presented to Canada's Peacekeepers and The City of Calgary by Canada Lands Company CLC Limited on Peacekeepers Day. 9 August 2004. {=====} [FR] PARC DES CASQUES BLEUS Depuis la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le Canada a établi une tradition solide de participation au maintien de la paix. Les membres des Forces canadiennes sont au coeur de cette volonté d'aider les gens affectes par la guerre. Par leur engagement à l'egard de la paix et de la securité dans le monde, ces hommes et ces femmes servent à la fois leur pays et l’humanité. Ce parc est dedié aux casques bleus canadiens. Le parc des casques bleus comporte trois elements - le mur d’honneur et le mur de mission à votre gauche, et la sculpture de bronze devant vous. Le mur d’honneur commemoré les casques bleus qui on fait le sacrilice ultime. Leur mort symbolise la volonté du Canada d'ameliorer la situation dans le monde. L'autre mur présente les missions de maintien de la paix auxquelles le Canada a participé. Ces deux murs évoquent les sacrilices et la persévérance nécessaires pour le maintien de la paix. La sculpture de bronze représente un soldat canadien armé qui offre une poupée «Izzy» à une petite fille. Au cours de leurs nombreuses missions, les casques bleus canadiens ont été frppés par la misère affreuse des moins fortunés, et surtout par celle des enfamts. Cette sculpture illustré le double rôledes casques bleus canadiens, qui offrent à la fois leur intervention militaire professionnelle et leur compassion. A la memoire des Casques bleus Présenté aux Casques bleus et à la Ville de Calgary par la Société immobilière du Canada CLC limitée le Jour des Casques bleus, le 9 août 2004. Marker 1: Canadian Peacekeepers Killed in Korea in the Service of Peace 27 July 1953-1956 Forces de paix canadiennes Tué à la Corée dans le service de paix 27 juillet 1953 - 1956 Marker 2: External Affairs Canada diplomats killed whilst serving with Canadian troops on Peace Support Operations Les officiers des affaires étrangères qui sont morts en service des opérations canadiennes en support de la paix Marker 3: Peace Support Operations may include peace restoration, peace enforcement, peacemaking, peacekeeping, observer missions, humanitarian operations, reconstruction and, occasionally, the supervision of elections. Les opérations de soutien de la paix incluent la restauration de la paix, l'imposition de la paix, l'établi Date of dedication: 9 Aug 2004 Who Put it Here?: Canada Lands Company and many other donors Description of Memorial: This memorial is the centrepiece of Peacekeepers Park. It consists of several memorial walls, as described above, and a statue of a Canadian soldier (Master Corporal Mark Isfeld) presenting an “Izzy” doll to a young girl.

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