On behalf of Royal Canadian Legion Bayview Branch 22
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Royal Canadian Legion Bayview Branch 22 unveiled five (5) memorial monuments at the Grand Bay-Westfield Veterans Peace Park in recognition of World War I, World War 2, Korean and Afghanistan Wars, Peacekeepers and Those Who Served.
The Legion received over 160 requests of names to be engraved on the monuments.
“Royal Canadian Legion Bayview Branch 22 and the Veterans Peace Park Committee extend appreciation to everyone who made these memorial monuments possible. These monuments acknowledge the sacrifice of past and present Veterans. The Legion remains committed to the vision of the Veterans Peace Park – to create an atmosphere of peace and reflection, for the community of Grand Bay-Westfield and visitors, year-round.” – Cory Ryan, Royal Canadian Legion Bayview Branch 22 Vice President.
The Legion extends appreciation to everyone who attended the Monument Unveiling Ceremony.
A special thank you is extended to special guests:
The Honourable Brenda L. Murphy, ONB, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick;
Her Honour Linda Boyle;
John Williamson, MP for New Brunswick Southwest;
The Honourable Bill Oliver, MLA for Kings Centre; and
Mayor Brittany Merrifield.
To learn more about the Veterans Peace Park, including the Revitalization Project status, details, and renderings, visit https://grandbaywestfield.ca/veterans-peace-park/
The Veterans Peace Park is located across from the Canada Post Office at the intersection of Woolastook Drive and River Valley Drive.
Contact Information
For any questions related to the Veterans Peace Park, please contact:
Cory Ryan
Royal Canadian Legion Bayview Branch 22 Vice President and Poppy Chair
Veterans Peace Park/Veterans Banners Committee Chair
Phone: (506) 333-0456
Email: cjryan347@gmail.com
