Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Brendan Anthony Downey
In memory of:
Corporal Brendan Anthony Downey
July 4, 2008
Camp Mirage, United Arab Emirates
Military Service
Age:
36
Force:
Army
Unit:
Military Police Branch
Citation(s):
Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)
Additional Information
Born:
June 26, 1972
Son of Neil William Downey. Spouse of Vanessa Dawn Downey. Brother of Andrew Downey.
Commemorated on Page 230 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Cemetery:
BEECHWOOD CEMETERY (OTTAWA)
Ontario, Canada
Grave Reference:
N/A
Location:
Veterans Plots 26 and 27
Digital Collection
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Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Cpl Downey. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer -
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Photo of Brendan Anthony Downey – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of Brendan Anthony Downey – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Grave marker -
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Photo of Brendan Downey – Granted by National Defense
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