Kakabeka Falls

 

 

Location:  Thunder Bay District     N 48.38734   W -89.59647

On the east side of Highway 17 (Trans Canada Highway), 2 kilometres south of town.  Address is 4556 Hwy. 17.

 

 

This memorial proudly stands in front of the Royal Canadian legion Branch 225, on the outskirts of Kakabeka Falls.  The village is known for its magnificent waterfalls, located in the Provincial Park of the same name.  The memorial, a single piece of red granite, lists the names of the major conflicts that the Canadian Forces have faced during the twentieth century, along with the crests of the Legion and all major branches of the services, including the Merchant Marine.  A pair of M113 armoured personnel carriers stand guard on each side of the memorial, giving a tremendous visual effect for anyone passing by this busy Legion.

 

 

Marker text:

"If ye break faith - we shall not sleep"

W W I
1914 - 1918
W W II
1939 - 1945
KOREA
1950 - 1953
UN PEACE KEEPERS

THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD
AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM
NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

LEST WE FORGET