The Paris Legion is looking for donations and information to help them update their cenotaph.
PARIS - Members of the Paris Legion are looking to update their cenotaph.
In a press release, Legion President Andy Moran says they have been working on this project since the early 1990's
"It's just the right time with the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I and the 150th Anniversary of Confederation."
Moran says are looking to add the names of WW1 veterans who may have been left out.
"There are many reasons why soldiers were missed. Many had come to work in Paris at Penman's or other local businesses when the war broke out, were enlisted and went overseas to fight in World War I. If they were killed in action or died of tuberculosis, many times their widow would return to their hometown to be closer to family, particularly if children were involved. When gathering the names of those who died, in the early 1920's, soldiers were missed because their loved ones had moved out of the area."
They're also looking to correct some of the spelling errors in some of the names that are already included. Moran adds the Legion is collecting donations in order to help make these changes possible.
"The County of Brant is offering administrative help to organize this project but we are looking to the community for funding. All donations are tax deductible and we are hoping this is something the community will embrace."
A public meeting will also be held on January 30th at the Paris Council Chambers. An open house will begin at 6pm, followed by a presentation by Geoffrey Moyer at 7pm and ending with a question and answer period.
Veteran family members are welcome to bring information about their loved ones and learn more about others who fought for our freedom.
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