Long Branch Cenotaph
 
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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