This page was exported from Caledon Citizen [ https://caledoncitizen.com ] Export date:Fri Jul 19 13:28:34 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: New Peace Park occupies scenic site at Dick’s Dam --------------------------------------------------- By Bill Rea The community had waited some time, but the Rotary Club of Bolton Peace Park was officially opened Saturday morning. The grand opening took place at Dick's Dam Park. The project is the work of the Rotary club, in partnership with the Town, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Bolton Community Action Site and the Bolton and District Horticultural Society. Ground was broken at the site in August. About 100 people were on hand for the ceremony. Rotarian Murray Stewart asked those on hand to imagine the 158 Canadian service people who were lost in Afghanistan, and then add all those who have fallen in other conflicts like Korea and two World Wars. “The math is simple,” he said, observing that more than 115,000 are represented at the Peace Park. “The road to peace must be our continuing goal,” he added. “We're all thrilled to be here today,” Mayor Marolyn Morrison commented. “Finally it's here.” The mayor expressed thanks for the Rotary club for stepping up on the project, as well as TRCA for letting te park go there. “What a perfect place for a Peace Park,” she declared. Club President Bruce Forbes agreed the location is appropriate, observing it's a quiet, scenic area in which to reflect upon world peace. “Please enjoy the park,” he said. The occasion included a history of the site provided by Caledon's former heritage resource officer Heather Broadbent. As well, Lt.-Col. Marc Rodgers reflected on this year marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, “the first total war of modern history.” He said some 650,000 personnel from Canada and Newfoundland served in that conflict, which was a lot, considering Canada's population was about 8 million at the time. By the end, there were 68,000 Canadians dead and another 170,000 wounded. Doves were released as part of Saturday's official opening of the Rotary Club of Bolton's Peace Park at Dick's Dam Park. Mayor Marolyn Morrison and Club President Bruce Forbes unveiled the Commemorative Stone. Various dignitaries were in position for the ceremonial raising of the flags at Saturday's opening of the Rotary Club of Bolton's Peace Park.Photos by Bill Rea Lt.-Col. Marc Rodgers made observations of the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Bolton Rotarian Murray Stewart reflected on the more than 115,000 Canadians who have fallen in various conflicts over the years. Members of the Sandhill Pipes and Drums and 16 Wing from Canadian Forces Base Borden marched into Saturday's opening ceremonies of the Peace Park. --------------------------------------------------- Images: https://caledoncitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/26-front-8.8-inch-300x238.jpg https://caledoncitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/26-pp-flags-5.5-inch-300x292.jpg https://caledoncitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/26-pp-col-2.75-inch-138x300.jpg https://caledoncitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/26-pp-stewart-2.75-inch-147x300.jpg https://caledoncitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/26-pp-march-5.5-inch-300x212.jpg --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2014-07-02 17:34:05 Post date GMT: 2014-07-02 21:34:05 Post modified date: 2014-07-04 17:02:34 Post modified date GMT: 2014-07-04 21:02:34 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com