This past Nov 11, in Cornerbrook NFLD two new additions were unveiled in a ceremony conducted in the city’s Remembrance Square.
One statue is of a Newfoundland soldier from the First World War, while the other commemorates a Canadian soldier fighting in Afghanistan.
Sculptor Morgan MacDonald was commissioned with monies raised from the generosity of organizers and local citizens.
One of the statues, people were wondering if it represented Cpl. Brian Pinksen, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010. MacDonald went on to say that the statue is about more than one soldier.
“it’s not about an individual in that context,” he said. “We really want something that all veterans, all military personnel can be proud of and be visible in the community, just to say thanks to their efforts.”
Our friend Mike Bennett who currently has Canadian Heroes vehicle #9 in Newfoundland was on hand for the unveiling and was there on our behalf.
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