Sheehan presents $25,000 to the Veterans Commemorative Monument project

The VCM project is designed to recognize all men and women who have volunteered to serve with the Canadian, Allied, and NATO Armed Forces

Terry Sheehan, centre, poses with members of the Veterans Commemorative Monument Committee (from left) Phil Miller, Bruce Pearce, Clyde Healey and Bill Bennett. Drew Armstrong/SooToday

NEWS RELEASE
TERRY SHEEHAN, MP FOR SAULT STE. MARIE
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At a ceremony held at noon Friday Nov. 2, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, presented Clyde Healey, Veterans Commemorative Monument (VCM) Committee Chairman, with a cheque for $25,000 to advance the funding of the VCM Project. The presentation was made at the Branch 25 Royal Canadian Legion building, 96 Great Northern Road.

The funding through Veterans Affairs Commemorative Partnership Program is designed to support communities honouring those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict, and peace”.

The VCM project is designed to recognize all men and women who have volunteered to serve with the Canadian, Allied, and NATO Armed Forces. The structure and granite markers purchased for individuals will provide a formal and lasting tribute to those who served and are serving from Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area.

Architectural drawing of the proposed monument and location on the waterfront adjacent to City Hall along with sample markers were on display.

There are many opportunities for the public to participate in the building of this monument. For more information about acquiring a marker to recognize an individual or to donate, visit our website at www.thosewhoserved or the Veterans Commemorative Monument Facebook page.

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