Long Branch, Ontario Constructed in memory
of Long Branch residents who lost their lives in
World War I.
The Long Branch Cenotaph stands in a small
park on Long Branch Avenue south of the Lakeshore
Boulevard. The Wright Family, extensive land owners in
the community, donated this small parcel of land
to the village of Long Branch to be held in
perpetuity. It was also indicated at that time
that a Cenotaph was to be erected on the site.
The Cenotaph was constructed in 1933 by Royal
Canadian Legion Long Branch Br. 101 members and
Long Branch residents. Local merchants donated
materials.
The Village of Long Branch was amalgamated by
the Borough of Etobicoke and records show that, in
1972, the Cenotaph was placed under the care and
control of the R.C.L. Br. 101. Bruce Robertson,
veteran of the R.C.A.F., past president of Br.
101 and Life Member is the present custodian.
The Cenotaph stands in memory of those who
gave their lives in World War I, World War II and
the Korean War.
The little park and Cenotaph have recently
received a face lift, with restoration work done
on the Cenotaph and a new pathway of paving
stone. This was jointly funded by the Borough of
Etobicoke and R.C.L. Long Branch Br. 101.
Memorial Services are held there annually on
the appropriate occasions. November 11th,
Remembrance Day, draws the largest crowd with the
community, cadets, and school children taking
part.
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