
October 30, 2018 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
There is a new monument in Alexandra Park in Orangeville.
The Lorne Scots Regimental monument was unveiled during a ceremony that featured a full dress parade last Saturday, October 20.
Located at the northeast end of the park facing First Avenue, the gray granite marker features a list of battle honours in bronze dating back to the War of 1812.
Listed are actions the unit was involved in during the First World War, the Second World War, and Afghanistan.
The Lorne Scots is a primary reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army and is part of the 4th Canadian Division’s 32 Canadian Brigade Group. It comprises soldiers from Peel, Dufferin, and Halton.
The Regiment celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2016. However, it traces its roots right back to the War of 1812 and the defence of Canada in the Niagara area.
“The whole idea of monuments came about because in 2016 we (the regiment) became 150 years old,” explained honourary colonel William Adcock. “We reach back to the War of 1812. We wanted to make sure there is a memorial that, in perpetuity, will go on forever and recognizes the Regiment in the three counties we represent. There’s one (monument) in Brampton, there’s one in Georgetown, there’s one in Oakville, and now there’s one here in Orangeville.”
The idea of the monument and the artwork for the concept for the monument were created by the Regiment. The Regiment then approached partners to secure funding.
The Orangeville monument’s funding came from the Town, Dufferin County and the Royal Canadian Legion.
Parading to the monument for the unveiling ceremony were the Regimental pipe band, members of the Regiment, the Army Cadets, and members of the Orangeville Police Service.
A large contingent of local citizens also attended the ceremony.