Somass Branch 169 Royal Canadian Legion Monument
 
 
Port Alberni, British Columbia

Constructed in 1948 in memory of the fallen in World War I, World War II and the Korean Conflict.

  Branch 169 came into existence in 1942 and the building was officially opened in April 1947. By Armistice Day a flag pole was erected and a Cenotaph built by early members R. Gilliland and the stucco work by Frank Lockwood who was president for four (4) years. This Cenotaph was a focal point for Remembrance Day ceremonies for many years until the plot of ground it stood on was needed for other purposes. However, a new monument was erected in 1989 close to the Legion Building. It is made of local rocks from a mountain overlooking Sproat Lake. It is plain and simply says:

"AT THE GOING DOWN
OF THE SUN AND IN
THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"

WWI
1914-1918
  WWII
1939-1945
  KOREA
1950-1953

Much of the work done was voluntary and the cost to the Branch was $1,180.00.

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