The City of Armstrong has officially named Veterans Way, a pathway leading from the entrance of Memorial Park to the cenotaph.
The city said the initiative builds on the veterans commemorative crosswalk installed at the entrance to Memorial Park in June, creating a connection between the crosswalk and the cenotaph.
Council directed staff to work with the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission on the Veterans Way initiative following the installation of the crosswalk.
“The veterans crosswalk and Veterans Way create a meaningful path leading to one of our community’s most important places of remembrance,” Mayor Joe Cramer said.
“It is a lasting way to recognize the service and sacrifice of the veterans who have served our community and our country.”
Officials said the project began when the Royal Canadian Legion approached Armstrong City Council with the idea of a commemorative veterans crosswalk and the honorary naming of Veterans Way.
“Together, the veterans crosswalk, Veterans Way and the cenotaph create a visible path of remembrance through Memorial Park and a lasting tribute to veterans, past and present,” officials said.
The city thanked the Royal Canadian Legion and the Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Commission for their contributions to the project.
