Members of the community gather around the newly dedicated flag at the Farewell Gardens park in Angus, Ontario.
On Saturday 30 June 2018, a special flag dedication was held at the Farewell Gardens Park, located at the corner of County Road 10 and Mill Street.
Those in attendence were the Angus Horticultural Society, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 499 Angus, Essa Historical Society, Angus Lions and Lioness, “Artisan Streetscapes” owners Cindy and John Purtill, past Essa Mayor David Guergis, present Essa Councillors Sandi Macdonald, Keith White and Ron Henderson.
It was an extremely hot morning with blue skies, strong sunlight and a slight breeze. Members lowered Canada’s 150th birthday flag, raised a new Canadian flag, sang “Oh Canada” and placed a plaque depicting the occasion in front of the sugar maple tree.
Two park benches were also placed for comfortable seating with a plaque on one reading “Donated by the Angus Horticultural Society – June 30, 2018” and the other reads “In Dedication to the Residents of Angus – June 30, 2018”.
This park was originally created and dedicated to the residents of Angus by the Horticultural Society and Mayor Guergis in 2002. It is known as the “Farewell Gardens”.
Many trees have since been planted “In Memory” of loved ones with special plaques gracing several trees.
A maple tree was planted and a 30 foot flag pole was installed in 2017 to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday.
Thank you to everyone who braved the hot temperatures and helped to further enhance another beautiful park in Angus for all to enjoy.
