It’s the first of its kind in Canada, a park-like setting to pause for a few moments of reflection on the sacrifices of our nation’s wounded soldiers.
It is also designed as a living tribute to all of Canada’s uniformed service personnel- and their families- who have served internationally or domestically and, as a result of their service, became ill or injured in the line of duty.
The concept was created by Whitby resident Daimian Boyne, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran was opened officially this weeking in Cullen Central Park, in Whitby, just east of Toronto, Ontario
“We pay wonderful tribute to those who have fallen in the line of duty but we have always forgotten those who have become ill and injured,” Boyne said. (But) we see a new way of showing the ill and injured that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
This beautiful and tranquil park features a labyrinth walking path, a healing garden and sculptural elements, one of which includes a representation of one rescuer carrying another on his back, presumably to safety.
It als symbolizes and augments their journey back to health, and integration back into society while representing the sacrifice those in uniform and their families make in the cause of Peace and Freedom
Government officials, military, and police, fire, and emergency medical personnel were in attendance for the opening.
Scott Maxwell, Executive Director, Wounded Warriors Canada said, “We at Wounded Warriors Canada are extremely proud to unveil the Park of Reflection—Canada’s first-ever tribute to our nation’s ill and injured uniformed service members and their families, who are living with their injuries sustained as a result of their international or domestic service to Canada.”
Artist rendering of site
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