A new memorial to honour those who fought in the war in Afghanistan.
It’s to be located on the lawn of Queen’s Park.
Retired General Rick Hillier, who commanded a NATO mission in Afghanistan, feels the memorial will touch every veteran who served in Afghanistan and their families.
“It will stand forever, I believe, as a place where visitors can remember the sacrifices of those who died during the conflict, Canada’s sons and daughters, and we are proud to be part of that,” says Hillier.
Canada’s participation in the conflict began in 2001 and ended in 2014. Over 40-thousand men and women took part over that time. Premier Doug Ford says the memorial will help future generations remember Canada’s role.
“This memorial will be a space for all Ontarians and Canadians to connect with history, read about the sacrifices that were made in the name of freedom and remember those who made them,” says Ford.
In total, 158 Canadian soldiers and 10 civilians were killed during the war in Afghanistan, and over 2,000 were wounded.
