This monument is dedicated to those who fought and served for Canada. It features a large black stone topped with a child holding the earth in place. The engraving on the front is one of peace for the future, along with engravings of military equipment. The memorial was erected in 1999 as a millenium project.
Hawkesbury Millennium War Memorial
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Hawkesbury Millennium War Memorial
Hawkesbury, Ontario
Notice:
The National Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials is a public, crowd-sourced registry that helps Canadians learn about memorials in their communities. Inclusion in the Inventory does not imply VAC ownership or authority. Responsibility for the care, management, and any changes to a memorial rests with its owning or governing organization.
Inscription
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WE HAVE FOUGHT TO GIVE OUR CHILDREN
SOLIDS GROUNDS TO BUILD THEIR FUTURE,
AS WE APPROACH THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
IT IS NOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHOOSE
THEIR DESTINY TO ENSURE THAT OUR PRECIOUS
EARTH WILL KEEP ON TURNING FOREVER.
NOUS AVONS COMBATTU AFIN QUE NOS ENFANTS
PUISSENT BÂTIR LEUR AVENIR. A L’APPROCHE
DE CE NOUVEAU MILLÉNAIRE, PUISSENT
NOS ENFANTS PRENDRE LEUR DESTINÉE
EN MAIN AFIN DE PERMETTRE QUE
LA TERRE TOURNE POUR TOUJOURS.
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Location
Hawkesbury Millennium War Memorial
152 Nelson Street East
Hawkesbury
Ontario
Hawkesbury Millennium War Memorial
152 Nelson Street East
Hawkesbury
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.606618
Long. -74.611784
Lat. 45.606618
Long. -74.611784