Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Cenotaph

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022

1. The Cenotaph Marker

Inscription.
Originally dedicated November 11, 1923, and moved from Gore Park to this site on June 2, 1992. The members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire were the sole contributors to this Cenotaph, the only one in Brantford at that time. The Cenotaph was designed by F. C. Bodley of Brantford. The inscription on the Cenotaph is the same as that on the King George V medals which were sent to wives and mothers of those who fell in the war of 1914-1918.
Rededicated November 11, 1992.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1923.

Location. 43° 8.394′ N, 80° 16.198′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. Memorial is at the intersection of Brant Avenue and Scarfe Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Brant Avenue. The marker and Cenotaph are located near the walkway on the west side of Tom Thumb Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Brant Avenue, Brantford ON N3T 5R7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Polish World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell Telephone Memorial (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Walter Allward (about

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210 meters away); The Original Six Nations Land Grant (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Heritage in Water (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sara Jeannette Duncan 1861-1922 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sara Jeannette Duncan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); George Thomson (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brantford.

Also see . . .
1. I.O.D.E. Memorial, 1923. Discover Brantford - Public Art entry:
Excerpt:

The I.O.D.E. Memorial was provided to the city following the Great War by the local members of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) and designed by architect F.C. Bodley. The limestone monument bears the inscription “Let those who come after see to it that their names be not forgotten”. These words were part of the message that was sent by King George V to all the parents or wives of the fallen soldiers after the war.

(Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt:

The Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) is a women's charitable organization based in Canada. It provides scholarships,
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022

2. The Cenotaph Marker
Looking east from Brant Avenue; Tom Thumb Park is in the background.
bursaries, book prizes, and awards, and pursues other philanthropic and educational projects in various communities across Canada. In 1917, the IODE was incorporated as a Canadian women's organization by a special act of the Parliament of Canada. During the Second World War, the IODE had 50,000 members and participated in war effort relief drives, such as sock drives and scrap drives.

(Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Cenotaph image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022

3. The Cenotaph

The Cenotaph Inscription image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2022

4. The Cenotaph Inscription

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I.O.D.E.
Let those who come after see to it that their names be not forgotten

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.