Halifax in Regional Municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Lest We Forget
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
1. Lest We Forget Marker
Those heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore, rest in peace. There is no difference between Johnnies and the mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours
You, the Mothers who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land, they became our sons as well."
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
First President of the Republic of Turkey
From his 1934 speech addressed to all Mothers of the soldiers including Canadians who died in Çanakkale
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 44° 38.298′ N, 63° 33.943′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Regional Municipality of Halifax. Memorial is at the intersection of Marginal Road and Ta20 (Local Route 20), on the left when traveling south on Marginal Road. Marker is in a small green space north of the median in front of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dutch Canadians of Nova Scotia (here, next to this marker); Polish Immigration Memorial (here, next to this marker); British Home Children / Petits Immigres Britanniques (a few steps from this marker); Passage to a New Beginning Passage à un nouveau monde (within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier 21 / Le Quai 21 (within shouting distance of this marker); Building a Nation / L'édification d'une nation (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruth M. Goldbloom, O.C., O.N.S. (1923- 2012) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Additional keywords. Gallipoli
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
2. Lest We Forget Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
3. Lest We Forget Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
4. Lest We Forget Marker
portrait of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2022
5. Lest We Forget Marker
signature of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
