January 26-Cenotaph in Victoria Park

When I took this picture, I thought of the ancient Greek Sappho, who wrote this line: "In the cold grave where thou shalt lie, All memory too of thee shall die."

Although the soldier depicted on the face of this harsh, grey granite does indeed look cold, the sacrifice of Canada's fallen is not forgotten.

Unveiled in 1926, this cenotaph commemorates those soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. A soldier with his head bowed is located on the north and south face of the pillar; the east and west sides feature a wreath.

The cenotaph was rededicated in 1990 to commemorate those who served in World War II and the Korean conflict.

To see pictures of the full cenotaph, check out this entry under Waymarking.com.