Long Branch Cenotaph

The Long Branch Cenotaph stands in a small park on Long Branch Avenue, south of Lakeshore Blvd. The Wright Family, extensive land owners in the community, donated this small parcel of land to the Village of Long Branch to be held in perpetuity. It was also indicated at that time that a cenotaph was to be erected on the site. The Cenotaph was constructed in 1933 by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101 members and Long Branch residents. Local merchants donated materials. The Village of Long Branch was amalgamated by the Borough of Etobicoke and records show that in 1972 the Cenotaph was placed under the care and control of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101. Bruce Robertson, veteran of the R.C.A.F., Past President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101 and Life Member was the custodian in 1997. The Cenotaph stands in memory of those who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. The little park and Cenotaph received a face lift with restoration work done on the Cenotaph and a new pathway of paving stone. This was jointly funded by the Borough of Etobicoke and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101. Memorial Services are held there annually on the appropriate occasions. November 11th, Remembrance Day, draws the largest crowd with the community, cadets, and school children participating.