Monday, the City of Airdrie unveiled the Veterans Memorial project on Veterans Boulevard.
According to the city, this project is a meaningful and permanent tribute to the service and sacrifice of Canadian Veterans.
“This memorial is an expression of our community’s gratitude to those who have served”, says Mayor Peter Brown. “It stands as a powerful reminder of those who have given their lives and those who have served with unwavering courage, sacrifice and dedication to secure our freedom and peace. We are proud to honour their legacy in a meaningful way.”
The city shared that the installation stretches along Veterans Boulevard from Main Street to 8th Street and includes:
- 22 metal banners mounted on light poles
- 30 metal panels along bridge railings
- Two artistic benches
- Two life-sized silhouette sculptures
- One nautical banner pole
"Developed in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Legion #288 Airdrie and the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans in Canada (ANAVET), the memorial features a series of custom designed elements that honour the stories of local Veterans; Keith Shaw (Army), Larry Skaalrud (Navy), Domenico DiGivannantonio (Air Force) and George Pambrun, an Indigenous Veteran."
The Veterans Memorial Project will provide a year-round place for remembrance and reflection. An official dedication ceremony for the memorial will take place later this fall.
"The City, along with the Royal Canadian Legion #288 Airdrie, gratefully acknowledge the Government of Alberta for providing $55,000 in funding through the Community Initiatives Grant Program, which aims to help create opportunities for Albertans to engage with their communities."
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