One of two new commemorative crosswalks in Stewiacke, which include the maple leaf and the phrase ‘Lest We Forget’. They are located behind the local cenotaph on George Street. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentSTEWIACKE – Residents of Stewiacke might have noticed new crosswalks painted behind the cenotaph on George Street.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThese new installations were a project spurred by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 in Stewiacke. The crosswalks feature large red maple leaves, and include the phrase ‘Lest We Forget’.Article contentArticle contentDon Chapman, vice president of the legion, said they noticed that other legions had been installing commemorative crosswalks, which inspired them to do the same.Article contentArticle content“It’s by the cenotaph, and why not?” said Chapman about why they chose crosswalks in particular.Article content“It’s just a simple thing to do, I thought, and it’s a grateful thing to do, just for those people that gave us our freedom.”Article content Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 members Don Chapman, Ian Gulliver, Paul Martin and Ronald Andrews (left to right) all spoke positively of the new commemorative crosswalks. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentThe project was a collaborative effort between the legion and the town.Article content“We were happy to help them out with getting it done,” said Marc Seguin, chief administrative officer for the Town of Stewiacke.Article content“I think it’s great that we’re remembering and supporting our veterans and supporting our local legion.”Article contentOTHER PROJECTSArticle contentThe crosswalk is one of the few gestures the legion has done to demonstrate its commitment to both veterans and the community, said Ian Gulliver, another member on the legion’s board.Article content“Part of that,” said Gulliver of the crosswalk, “is because the community is so supportive of the legion that we want to have things that are going to show them that the legion is here for them.”Article contentArticle contentThis also includes a mural commissioned by local artist Andre Preston at the front of the legion building, and a commemorative entrance made by local manufacturer MGM Architectural Aluminum and Glass.Article content The crosswalks can be viewed in the background of this photo of the Stewiacke cenotaph. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle contentCome Remembrance Day in November, Gulliver said they may use a leftover stencil from the project to paint the phrase ‘Lest We Forget’ along the sidewalk in front of the cenotaph, too.Article contentMembers of the legion said the public responded positively to the new installations on social media.Article content“We got good comments back from the community,” said Gulliver.Article content“It wasn’t very costly for us to do, so it’s an easy recognition from the legion to the community, and also, in memory of the veterans.”Article content
New commemorative crosswalks installed in Stewiacke
