Two new tributes to Canada’s veterans have been unveiled at the Elmira Cenotaph.

Newly installed monuments at Memorial Park commemorate Afghan veterans and Canadian peacekeepers.

In a news release, Woolwich Township said the memorials were made possible through a joint funding initiative, including money from donations from the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign.

“Through our collaboration with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 469, we have given our community a visual reminder of the resilience and courage of our military men and women,” said Woolwich Township Mayor Sandy Santz , in the press release. “We remain committed to preserving our history and always remembering it. »

“As a veteran with many overseas tours myself, I am very proud to see these two new monuments in place at our Cenotaph for generations to come,” said Services Officer Richard Sheppard. to veterans of Branch 469 of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Despite rainy weather on Sunday afternoon, a dedication ceremony took place at the Cenotaph during a Remembrance Day service.

Speaking to CTV News, Sheppard stressed the importance of recognizing those who served in more recent conflicts.

“It didn’t end in Korea. We went to Afghanistan. We have also participated in countless peacekeeping and NATO missions.”

Under dark skies, Sheppard, who served in the Royal Canadian Dragoons for eighteen years, laid a wreath in recognition of the new monuments. He said it was a project that started several years ago, but finally came to fruition.

“It’s a feeling of pride. They look good. They stand out. You have a poppy in front of them. It just gives you a sense of pride to look at them,” he said.