Angus LAV lll Monument

Angus, Ontario
Type
Other

The Angus LAV lll Monument was dedicated on 9 August 2017 in Peacekeepers Park to recognize the sacrifices of military members who served in Afghanistan. It is currently the only white one in Canada, as it was used for United Nations missions. 

Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) lll were originally manufactured by Canadians at General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in London, Ontario and were instrumental to troops in carrying out their missions while in Afghanistan. The monuments were created from decommissioned LAV lll hulls, donated by the Government of Canada and built by Militex Coating Inc. and Fanshawe College students in London, Ontario.

On November 5, 2014, the Canada Company Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) lll Monument Program was launched to recognize the 40,000 Canadians Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan and to commemorate the 162 Canadians who lost their lives. The program closed after awarding 33 monuments to communities across Canada.

Inscription

[plaque]

Canada Company •  La Compagnie Canada

In recognition and memory of the efforts of approximately
40,000 Canadian Armed Forces personnel who served
and the 162 Canadians who died in the cause of bringing peace
and freedom to the people of Afghanistan.

2001    2014

En mémoire et en reconnaissance des efforts des quelque
40 000 membres des Forces armées canadiennes qui ont
servi en Afghanistan et des 162 Canadiens qui sont morts
pour la cause de la paix et de la liberté du peuple afghan.

Location
Angus LAV lll Monument

12 Commerce Road
Angus
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.3301363
Long. -79.8895657

Angus LAV lll Monument

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Angus LAV lll Monument

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