In 2010, this Canadian flag memorial was presented to Lisgar Collegiate in recognition of the school's past, present and future community service and in particular in recognition of Lisgar's many years of contribution to Canada in both peace and war.
Lisgar Collegiate Institute Memorial Flag
City/Municipality
Ottawa
Memorial Number
35059-164
Type
Address
29 Lisgar Street
Location
Lisgar Collegiate Institute, Memorial Hall
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
45.421248, -75.687412
Inscription
Letter to LCol B. Plourde
21 May 2009
Lieutenant Colonel Bruno Plourde
Regional Command South
Kandahar Afghanistan
International Security assistance
Sir,
As you know my son, David is 15 and attends Lisgar Collegiate Institute in Ottawa. Lisgar’s origins start in 1843 in Ottawa with ine of the first cadet corps in Canada starting in 1861. Many Lisgar students served during the Finning(sic) Raids, both World Wars, and Korea. Last’s(sic) Remembrance speaker was a recent Lisgar graduate Artillery Captain who had just finished a tour in Afghanistan. Lisgar’s graduates have gone on to become leaders in many fields across Canada. As Canadian Forces members with long service and overseas tours, we both recognize the requirement for lifelong academic pursuits is the corner stone of a sound and safe society. I request that a Canadian flag be flown in recognition of Lisgar’s many years of contribution to Canada in both Peace and War. Thank-you for your consideration and I pray that everyone returns home safe.
Davis Paull
Captain
Parent of Lisgar Student
Letter /flag from LCol Plourde
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada
2067 de Bleury Street
Montreal, QC H3A 2K2
Students, Teachers. Staff and Parents of Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Since 1843 Lisgar Students, Teachers and Staff have served Canada in many professions and continues to be recognized as a leader in the education community. Lisgar has a long proud history of duty and service to Canada which includes service as both civilian and Military personnel in Canadian conflicts since Confederation.
On 22 August 2009, the enclosed Canadian flag was flown in Forward Operation Base Walton, Dand District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan in recognition of Lisgar Collegiate Institute past, present and future community service and accomplishments.
The Canadian contingent in Afghanistan is represented by a wide spectrum of Military and civilian personnel from across Canada who have voluntarily left their homes and families to join the international community to aide Afghanistan in shaping their own future through peacefully and productive choices.
Education is one of the pillars of a safe and sound society and your participation as a learning community contributes in no small way to the success of Canada at home and around the world.
For those who are serving here and around the world it is empowering to be in contact with Canadians such as your community who we consider to (be) part of the larger Canadian contingent.
Best wishes to all of you for your continuing success in all aspects of your future.
G.B. Plourde
Commanding Officer
Lieutenant-colonel
Image
Photo Credit
Richard Turcotte
Caption
Display
1
of
3
images
Image
Photo Credit
Richard Turcotte
Caption
Letter to LCol Plourde
1
of
3
images
Image
Photo Credit
Richard Turcotte
Caption
Reply letter to Lisgar
1
of
3
images
Province
!4v1625680363930!6m8!1m7!1s3iPGejVHoR2bNB7cOPnfFQ!2m2!1d45.42124804087279!2d-75.68741203173003!3f226.91694965893214!4f11.868090102964231!5f1.173922137392445
Body Content
City
Ottawa
Country
Display photo gallery on sidebar
Off
Type Description
Display
Memorial CF Legacy ID
9305
