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New Peterborough Peacekeeping Monument To Be Unveiled On Canada Day

PETERBOROUGH-A new Peterborough Peacekeeping Monument will be unveiled on Canada Day.

In partnership with the City of Peterborough, the Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping, will be conducting a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on July 1, 2022 for the new monument. The monument is at the site of the urban park on Charlotte Street and commemorates the sacrifices of 118 Canadian Peacekeepers and 3 diplomats who gave their lives in the Service of Peace.

Event Co-Chairs Lee-Anne Quinn and Bill Steedman have been working with other members for 14 years on this project. “The fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters and sons and daughters of these fallen heroes need to know that the Peterborough community places great value on their sacrifices in the service of peace. This monument shows how much we care”, said Steedman
Officials say Major-General (retired) Lewis MacKenzie, Canada’s most famous peacekeeper, will be performing the ceremonial duties at this event. A Hercules aircraft from CFB Trenton will provide an over flight during the ceremonies. MGen MacKenzie is being transported to the urban park with a police motorcycle escort. A quarter guard will be provided by assault pioneers from the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. A bell-ringing ceremony will be conducted for the fallen peacekeepers.

A number of local organizations including the Hastings and Prince Edward Regimental Pipe Band will participate in this occasion with the Rev Frank Patrick, a peacekeeping veteran, will MC the event.

The following will be inscribed on the monument this week:

From all across the country, from coast to coast to coast, The Canadians came.

There was no cry for victory on their lips, only a prayer for peace.

They sought not to impose their way, only to preserve those most illusive ideals: peace and humanity.

They protected the lives of those who could not protect themselves. Some came home broken. Some came home not at all.
For all of those who stood their ground,
We stand for them.

Funding for the monument was provided by the City of Peterborough, Veterans Affairs Canada and numerous local donors. The selection of the monument was made by the Public Arts Committee in a Canada-wide competition. The winning submission was made by Studio F Minus.

The event is open to the public beginning at 9am, with children and the families of veterans welcome.

For public safety, Charlotte Street will be briefly closed between George Street and Aylmer Street.

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Pamela Vanmeer
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