From Concept to Reality

The recently finished structure incorporates multiple symbolic features. The base of it is exactly 21 feet in width, representative of the 21-gun salute, the United States’ presidential and international salute.

Poppy flowers, Canada’s Remembrance Day symbol, are planted at the sides of the monument.

The crests of each individual branch of the U.S. military and a special, custom crest representing the branches of the Canadian Armed Forces are prominently displayed across the monument’s wall.

An impressive bronze flame statue will sit at the monument’s center, emblematic of an eternal flame used by many nations to symbolize the soul of those who have served, like the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame in Arlington National Cemetery.

IAM locals, districts and members contributed funds to build the monument.