A new veteran’s commemorative crosswalk was dedicated Monday in Tara with a ceremony.
The red and white striped crosswalk with a soldier’s silhouette and “Lest We Forget” written at each end spans Yonge Street at Brook Street — a common crosswalk for kids heading to school.
30 year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces & Tara Legion Branch 383 Public Affairs Officer Stephen McNabb was a driving force behind its creation. He made a presentation to council back in 2025, introducing a proposal for a commemorative crosswalk.
“I really wanted to see something that would help educate the children. We as veterans and as legion members, we hold the torch for remembrance,” says McNabb.
A crowd of residents, school kids, legion members, veterans and political representatives including members of Arran-Elderlsie council, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff, and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers attended the dedication ceremony.
Veteran and MP Alex Ruff said during the ceremony, “It’s so impressive to see the leadership of this community and many of our communities across the region with these crosswalks because they are such a visible reminder of what that service means. It’s even more impressive because it’s here in my hometown, a town with a street that I’ve crossed so many times, to see a crosswalk here especially for the kids that are from Arran-Elderslie. It is special.”
Mayor Steve Hammell noted it was, “Unanimously and enthusiastically supported by our council to have something so meaningful in our community. From that point on our Arran-Elderslie staff, Bruce County staff and Branch 383 staff worked together to bring this to reality.”
MPP Paul Vickers stated, “This crosswalk gives us the opportunity to reflect on the courage, service and sacrifice of the men and women who have defended our freedoms.”
There are several events in Grey Bruce to mark Veterans week – and Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held throughout the region on Wednesday.
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