The population of Port Elgin was only 1,235 in 1911. By 1921 it had grown to 1,291.
That was after losing 17 men in The Great War.
The only loss of life from Bruce County during the Boer War was Gordon Cummings, a native and school teacher of Port Elgin
This monument was erected in 1903
Today is a day for remembrance.
ReplyDeleteWe have two services today...one in the arena and one in our beautiful cemetery in the veterans area. Look like it's going to be a cold, windy, soggy day for it.
ReplyDeleteLoving seeing all the Canadian bloggers posting tributes today.
ReplyDeleteIt really us grounding when you realise just how many men from small towns and villages lost their lives to war. In some cases wiping out a whole generation of a town or village.
ReplyDeleteBeneath Thy Feet