Heroes Park History

 

The Beaurepaire-Beaconsfield Historical Society was honoured to be an active participant in the committee overseeing the construction of a Cenotaph to honour the memory of those who served and sacrificed, in service to the community and the nation in times of war and peace. 

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Just a dream in the beginning...

 Letter to Major Richard Gratton

 Video: The Vision of Major Richard Gratton

First Press Gallery

Heroes Park Preview

Opening Ceremony

 

The official opening ceremony of the Heroes' Park took place on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, with special guest His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Private William Ross of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, veteran of the D-Day assault.