The City of Woodstock is paying tribute to local veterans ahead of Remembrance Day with a new commemorative crosswalk near the cenotaph in Victoria Park.

Located at the corner of Graham and Buller streets, the new crosswalk features a red and white striped design with the silhouette of a soldier and the phrase “Lest We Forget” at each end.

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“Similar styles of crosswalks have been installed in many cities across Ontario. We consulted with our local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 55 to ensure this is a functional, respectful and meaningful memorial,” said Jeff Molenhuis, the city’s director of public works.

The installation coincides with the 100th anniversary of Woodstock’s cenotaph, which honours local service members who died during the First and Second World Wars, the

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