Saint-Isodore Cenotaph

This cenotaph was constructed in 1975 in honour of those who gave their life for the country. It was unveiled on 27 July 1975 during the centennial activities of the parish. The monument is located in the heart of the village, in front of the oldest cemetery, facing the church. It was in 1975 that Father Gérard Gautreau, Parish priest, organized a committee of veterans to put in action the construction of a cenotaph. Presided by Mr. Edgar Brideau, the committee decided that a lottery was the best way of raising the necessary funds. First prize was to be an ancient well, designed and offered by Mr. Brideau. Veterans sold tickets to local citizens and a census of all veterans was done at the same time. The lottery brought $509.50 and the names of the 240 veterans who served either in the South African War or the First and Second World Wars were recorded. The money raised by the veterans together with the help from generous donations and the parish itself allowed the construction to begin in 1975. It is made of marble with a plaque listing the names of those who gave their life for the country: First World War: Xavier Haché, Alexandre McGrath and Jean-Louis Morias; Second World War: Job Duguay, Joseph P. Haché, Aurèle Losier and Sylvestre Thomas. The monument was unveiled on 27 July 1975 following a parade by the veterans of the Tracadie Legion. In 1995, citizens added trees, shrubs, and sidewalks creating a truly peaceful environment. Three flagpoles were added and another shaft for a future monument to the founding members of the parish. Most of them are already buried behind the cenotaph.