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Saturday, July 18, 2015

The Park is Waiting for its Official Opening









Gander Heritage Memorial Park

The Ceremony of Re-Dedication of War Memorials
and Unveiling of Sgt. Gander & Soldier Statues
will take place Thursday, July 23, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
at the Gander Heritage Memorial Park, corner of Lindbergh Road & Airport Boulevard


The Lieutenant Governor, the Town Mayor, Royal Canadian Legionnaires, representatives of the Provincial and Federal Governments, military personnel, clergy as well as other dignitaries will be participating in the ceremonies. We are expecting the attendance of two Prisoner of War veterans who survived the Japanese war camps and regard Sgt. Gander as one of their comrades.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 23, 2015, 2 p.m. and why not join us.



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Carol Walsh / July 12, 2015




These photos are courtesy of the Park's committee member Carol Walsh. They were taken on July 11th at dusk and show the Park in all its splendor!






























These photos are courtesy of the Park's committee member Carol Walsh. They were taken on June 13th!
































These photos are courtesy of the Park's committee member Carol Walsh. They were taken on July 17th. How about this for a telephone utility box? Thanks to Bell Aliant, Designer Greg Seward and Maxine Smith for getting this done!










What a splendid job by the Committee and all involved!



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12 comments:

ALISTAIR POOLE said...

GREAT JOB!!
I THINK ALL THAT WAS APART OF THIS PROJECT SHOULD BE VERY PROUD.

Marg hancock said...

Fantastic job and a fitting memorial to all who served in wars and armed conflict. Thanks to all. Marg Hancock Gander

Anonymous said...

A absolute fantastic job from all that were involved in the restructuring of this beautiful ground to honor our war vets and for those who gave up their lives for our freedom.
Jim Dwyer

Catherine Chafe said...

Wonderful pics Carol Mercer Walsh has added ! :) and what a wonderful job the Committee has done ! Congratulations all !!! :)

[Gerard - Catherine made this comment on Facebook and when I asked her if I could share this here on the Park's website here's her reply]

Most certainly Gerard ! The people involved in this project, including yourself , deserve all the praise we can give them !!.. It is indeed a tremendous "legacy" they have created for the Town of Gander and all it's residents !! :)

Bev Gough Glover said...

This is so wonderful and what a beautiful park. Gander is so deserving of this. Everyone must be so proud.

[Gerard - Bev made this comment on Facebook and when I asked her if I could share this here on the Park's website here's her reply]

Gardie please do that.

Anonymous said...

would the walkways in this park be 'like' the crossroads of the world landing strips?
Audrey Mingo Grantham - class of 1958.

Gerard - Administrator said...

To answer Audrey's question here's the link to the site drawing -->
http://gslproject.blogspot.ca/2012/03/site-drawing.html

Ruth said...

Great job. A lot of dedication and hard work for the committee. Your dedication to this project is truly amazing. It is absolutely beautiful. Didn't realize the walk was the shape of a runway until I saw the picture. Great pictures Carol Walsh. Hope to see a good turnout on the 23rd.


Ruth Cheeks

Anne Goff Andrews said...

As one of the first children of Gander, I am very proud of the job the Committee has done on the Legacy Project. Two of my grand daughters live in Gander and I know that they will be pleased with the job. Hope to get out for the unveiling of Sgt. Gander statue. Congratulations on a job well done.

Lorraine said...

This is amazing & hope to get home to see it one day. This makes me homesick for the Rock. Congratulations to all involved with making this a reality for all to enjoy & I'm sure it will be emotional for some as they stroll through it.

Lorraine Phelan (Barrett)

Anonymous said...

It looks amazing !!!!! Great job done by all involved.

Katherine Walters said...

I only discovered this wonderful community project this evening. The park looks amazing! What a wonderful tribute to the town's history. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this happen.