Special Announcement – Location Update
The National Wall of Remembrance Association is pleased to announce that, on 9 July 2019, Kingston City Council voted unanimously in favour of the motion to enable the construction of the National Wall of Remembrance monument in a suitable location in downtown Kingston.
New motion 2 states staff be directed to work with the National Wall of Remembrance Association to develop a plan for implementation the National Wall of Remembrance Project and report back at an appropriate time with detailed plans and budgeting for the commemoration. #ygkc
— Kingston Meetings (@kingstonmeeting) July 10, 2019
THE PROJECT
This project will create a single place of remembrance for all our fallen heroes - a place that families, friends and the general public can visit and remember. It will incorporate the names of the Canadian fallen in all conflicts of record.
THE PHYSICAL MONUMENT
The monument is comprised of marble towers depicting the conflicts and peace-keeping missions that our Canadian Soldiers have sacrificed their lives in to solidify our Nation. It will be located in downtown Kingston, Ontario.
THE VIRTUAL COMPONENT
The Canadian Fallen is the Virtual Component of the National Wall of Remembrance. It is a tribute to the over 117,000 men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country in times of war and peacekeeping.
A Message from the Chairman
More than 117,000 Canadian men and women serving in the Canadian and Allied armed forces have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that future generations of Canadians live in a free and democratic country. These courageous individuals are buried in cemeteries in Canada, Europe, Russia, South Africa, North Africa, India, Burma, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. Many have no marked grave, and many were lost at sea.
Our mission is to provide one place of Remembrance, both physical and virtual, as an enduring tribute to these brave souls.
Together, with your support, we will erect a permanent monument to the Fallen in the city of Kingston, Ontario, birthplace of much of Canada’s military history. The virtual component is already alive at www.canadianfallen.ca. We encourage you to visit the site and search for relatives, submit photos and documents relevant to a profile or read in Remembrance Magazine about major conflicts Canadians have been engaged in.
Our secondary objective, after the monument is erected, will be to ensure the long-term sustainability of both the monument and the virtual space. As an Association aligned with the Canadian Armed Forces, we will also be supporting organizations whose mission is to assist veterans and their families.
Together we can get this done.
Sincerely,
Gary Coulter
Inspector(RCMP/CSIS ret)
Call for Submissions
The Canadian Fallen website is the virtual component of the National Wall of Remembrance. It contains the names and military information of over 118,000 soldiers killed in the line of duty, throughout the history of Canada, at war and peace. We are working diligently to create a story for each of our fallen heroes and give them the recognition they truly deserve.
The National Wall of Remembrance Association is currently seeking public submissions to help us tell these stories. Please submit photos, documents, letters home, stories or any information you have on any of our fallen heroes.
Please take the time to visit The Canadian Fallen website at www.canadianfallen.ca
Thank you!
Squadron Leader Pilot
IAN WILLOUGHBY (I W) BAZALGETTE
Date of Death: 4 August 1944
Age: 25 years
Call for Submissions to www.canadianfallen.ca
The Canadian Fallen website is the virtual component of the National Wall of Remembrance. It contains the names and military information of over 118,000 soldiers killed in the line of duty, throughout the history of Canada, at war and peace. We are working diligently to create a story for each of our fallen heroes and give them the recognition they truly deserve.
The National Wall of Remembrance Association is currently seeking public submissions to help us tell these stories. Please submit photos, documents, letters home, stories or any information you have on any of our fallen heroes.
Please take the time to visit The Canadian Fallen website at www.canadianfallen.ca
Thank you!
BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
Sponsorship to the NWORA Has Its Benefits
As well as advertising space available in our magazine “Remembrance” you can also be a part of the National Wall of Remembrance Project through Corporate Sponsorship. There are many levels of sponsorship available. We would be pleased to discuss these with you.
ABOUT NWORA
Remembering Those Who Sacrificed
Although most of our dead are buried abroad, this project will bring our fallen home. This is not a war memorial – it will not take the place of local cenotaphs or memorials that already exist. It is a tribute to the many men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.
EXECUTIVE / ADVISORY BOARDS
Working Together for a Common Goal
The Association has formed an advisory board to ensure our success. They come from various areas of expertise and will work with an organization that has a proven track record in raising funds for successful National Memorials.