We took this pic last night at the Saskatchewan Legislature. All the names of those killed during WWI from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, the Canadian Merchant Navy and the Canadian Army Medical Corps are being projected continuously from dusk until dawn, ending November 11th. Each name will only be projected once as there are approximately 68,000 names. The vigil is taking place across Canada and in London, England. The figure in the centre of the screen is the 'Brooding Soldier' head bowed and hands resting on arms reversed, a memorial to the 18,000 Canadian soldiers who withstood the first gas attacks on April 22 -24, 1915 at St. Julien, Belgium during the 2nd Battle of Ypres. Click on pics to enlarge.
Woohoo! It's almost time to go on your much anticipated and very well planned trip! Hope packing is going well! Enjoy and have some good wine for me while you are there. I look forward to reading yoru blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I think we're going to go by tonight to have a look-see. Have a fantastico trip! Looking forward to the documentation...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Thanks very much, and welcome to the 'sphere!
ReplyDeleteThe shots are moving. What an thoughtful initiative. It captures the intent of Remembrance Day very well.
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