Deep River

 

Location: Renfrew County

GPS: N 46.100757 - W 77.487829

 

This cenotaph is situated in front of The Corporation of the Town of Deep River (town hall) at 100 Deep River Rd.

 

When passing in front, seeing this modern style sculpture, you would never guess that this would be a cenotaph, until you get closer and see the sword engraved on it. And getting closer seeing the inscription and reading it.

 

This cenotaph was dedicated around 1990 about the same time the building was built. Every year there is a ceremony on Remembrance Day. It is dedicated to all our soldiers of all wars.

 

On the shaft of the sculpture there is a sword pointed down nicely decorated by a maple leaf. In front of the shaft, on the right there is a triangular shape sculpture with an inscription on it.

 

*Thanks to Louise Bellec for the photos and description.

 

Inscription:    THIS SHAFT WE RAISE TO THEM AND THEE