Village Square, Fort St. James, British Columbia In the
summer of 1973, five Legion members and friends made
a trip of approximately 200 miles to get a
cenotaph. With a donated truck, D4 cat and time,
a 400-ton jade rock was loaded and brought to
Fort St. James.
The jade was placed in front of the Village
Office and forms for cement placed. After the
cement set, a diamond-faced circular saw was used
to face the front. A lot of these bits were given
to Legion members (and some stolen.) A bronze
plaque is on front. Three flag poles are set in
the cement behind the cenotaph. Flags are raised
for November 11 and various other times of the
year.
The Cenotaph was dedicated April 21, 1979, by
the Legion Padre. It was also the 15th
anniversary, so all past and present Zone
Commanders were present for the parade and
dedication.
In summer, the cenotaph is surrounded by lawn
and flowers, maintained by our Village staff.

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