Comrade Bob Ellis with Dobson Welding staff holding two of the four memorial signs. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)

By Cam Lee

Melfort Legion memorial

New memorial signs at Melfort Legion honour veterans

Jun 28, 2024 | 5:00 PM

The Melfort Legion has unveiled new signs to honour veterans of four major world conflicts.

The signs have been added to the four Northern Ash trees in front of the Legion that were planted in 2012, with the support of Zosel’s Tree Farm, Communities in Bloom, and the City of Melfort.

The signs added to the four trees each represent a major international conflict; World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Afghan War.

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In a news release, the Melfort Legion credits Comrade Bob Ellis, who served as Legion president for over 14 years, and who spearheaded the lasting memorial.

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“This latest addition to the memorial trees was made possible through the contributions of Dobson Welding Ltd. Of Melfort, who provided and mounted the signs,” the news release said.

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The trees are meant to honour the Veterans year-round and provide a canopy “to be enjoyed by passersby.” The Legion said the trees and signs are a visual reminder that we live in a world that continues to experience conflict.

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“Dedicating one of the trees to Korean War Veterans has gained some additional significance as we have recently recognized that Private Russell Haraldson of Melfort lost his life in the Korean War,” said the release.

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The Legion said the memorial is an opportunity for people to think about those who have served and sacrificed for Canada.

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