Tribute to D-Day sacrifices
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Mayor Sam Katz’s office is paying for 16 markers to honour the Winnipeg men who died on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
The markers, each costing $500, will be installed on the grounds of the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France.
“It’s extremely important to acknowledge those who fought for freedom and made the greatest sacrifice,” Katz told reporters Wednesday. “It’s long overdue and I’m very pleased we can play a small role in this.”
The mayor’s office is funded by taxpayers.
The June 6, 1944 assault on the beaches of Normandy by Allied forces was dubbed D-Day. More than 14,000 Canadians took part in the assault — 359 Canadians died on the beach the first day.
The markers will be made of Canadian maple, with a plaque resting on top indicating the soldier’s name, hometown of Winnipeg and regiment.
“I commend the Juno Beach Centre for its commitment to create a striking visual memorial to remind the world of each individual sacrifice, as well as the gravity of Canada’s loss,” Katz said.
The funds for the tribute markers are paid from a budget allocated to the mayor’s office at city hall.
The Juno Beach Centre is seeking sponsors for the remaining 343 D-Day tribute markers. Each sponsor will receive a charitable tax receipt for the $500 donation, as well as recognition on the marker itself and a package of information about their sponsored soldier. For an additional $150, sponsors can receive a replica of their tribute’s plaque. More information is available at the Juno Beach Centre website: http://www.junobeach.org/tribute/
The markers will be placed on the beach, part of the Juno Beach Centre, before the June 6 anniversary and remain there until Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, 2014.
“The Juno Beach Centre greatly appreciates and applauds the support of Mayor Sam Katz and the City of Winnipeg,” said Don Cooper, president of the Juno Beach Centre Association.
“Winnipeg’s sacrifices on D-Day were not unlike so many other cities across Canada. We hope others will be inspired by this example and honour the memory of their own local fallen soldiers.”
aldo.santin@freepress.mb.ca