| Cormack, Newfoundland
The Cormack War Memorial was constructed in 1995 in memory of all the War Veterans from the Cormack area.
Cormack is a small farming town in Western Newfoundland established for the settlement of Veterans returning from the Second World War. The Church, St. George of England, has been dedicated to the War Veterans. There is a beautiful display prominently placed in the Church foyer. The display consists of an oak shield bearing the names of all the Veterans who have resided in Cormack. The shield is flanked by both the Union Jack and the Canadian flag. Surrounding the shield are war time photos of the Veterans.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3, Deer Lake, NF, assisted with the placement of a Memorial Cenotaph outside the Church. The Church proudly and respectfully maintains the site. Each year a Remembrance and Wreath laying Ceremony is held on November 11th.
The Cenotaph was designed by local artist, Warwick Hewitt. It is constructed of black/grey granite. At the top is the Cormack Town crest, the inscription underneath reads:
"And they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks".
"A Memorial To The War Veterans Of Cormack" Under this inscription is a torch.
"At the going down of the Sun and in the Morning We Will Remember Them" At the bottom of the Cenotaph is the insignia of the three sectors of the Canadian Forces, Land, Sea, and Air.
The Cormack War Memorial is located off the Viking Trail just five km north of Deer Lake.
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