Sidney memorial honors lives lost in Afghanistan conflict
In Sidney, British Columbia, a memorial display of 158 crosses is being prepared to honor Canadian military members and four civilians who died during the conflict in Afghanistan. Led by Kenny Podmore, a former reservist, a team of parks staff places the markers on a grassy berm overlooking the shoreline.
The tradition, which Podmore began 19 years ago, involves setting up the display seven days before Remembrance Day and maintaining it for seven days after. The memorial serves as a specific acknowledgment of those lost in the Afghanistan conflict.
The display is located near Beacon Park, where a plaque honors Sgt. Patrick Tower, a North Saanich resident and Canadian Forces member who was awarded the Canadian Star of Military Valour for his actions in Afghanistan. Local residents often participate in the tradition by placing poppies along the crosses.
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Beacon Park · Canadian Forces · Kenny Podmore · Patrick Tower · Sidney
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The display is set up seven days before Remembrance Day and remains for seven days after. peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The crosses honor Canadian military members and four civilians killed in Afghanistan. peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A plaque honoring Sgt. Patrick Tower is located near the crosses in Beacon Park. peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kenny Podmore started the display 19 years ago. peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The memorial consists of 158 crosses. peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sgt. Patrick Tower was awarded the Canadian Star of Military Valour. peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com