A World War 1 veteran named Fred, his brother Charles and a long and sometimes volatile history of how we remember those who served and uphold our civic duty to all who made sacrifices for our freedom ... give a listen as it all comes together in this week’s episode ... lest we forget! Following the story we talk a little about the town Cenotaph which shares the grounds with our museum and we ask for listeners’ stories about the veterans they know and remember. Our gallery is open once again for self-guided tours. Call ahead (705-445-4811) for information and to book your time.

Episode Picture:

The Cenotaph’s Unveiling [Collingwood Museum Collection X986.625.1]

Research:

Isabel Griffin, “Our Controversial War Memorial”, Enterprise Bulletin, October 16, 1985, October 30, 1985, November 13, 1985.

Erika Engel, Thievery, physical threats: Collingwood's cenotaph had a controversial journey to its final home.  https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/thievery-physical-threats-collingwoods-cenotaph-had-a-controversial-journey-to-its-final-home-1843543