Where: Hyack Square, Columbia and 8th Street, New Westminster, BC
The City of New Westminster’s Mayor and Council invite one and all to witness the unveiling of the never before seen Wait for Me Daddy War Memorial Sculpture at a family-friendly event to honour and acknowledge those affected by war – past and present.
11:00am Official Unveilings: War Memorial, Toonie and Stamp.
Whitey Bernard, the little boy in Wait for Me Daddy photo, will unveil the War Memorial Sculpture. The granddaughter of the photographer Claude Dettloff, and the British Columbia Regiment, will attend as well. The Canadian Mint Toonie and Canada Post Stamp featuring the iconic photo will also be revealed for the first time.
12:30-3:00pm Unveilings will be followed by activities at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia Street:
- Opening of Wait for Me Daddy museum exhibit
- Canada Post first day sale of Wait for Me Daddy commemorative stamp
- Toonie exchange – bring an old Toonie and get a Wait for Me Daddy Toonie
- Visual art exhibit by local artists based on the theme of the photograph
- Vintage car display (outside) and much more!
Easiest way to get there: SkyTrain to New Westminster Station or parking is available at Front Street Parkade.
If you can’t join us onsite, join us online – we’re live-streaming the event. Find the link at www.newwestcity.ca