Remembrance #3 - Lac du Bonnet
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Many small communities around Manitoba have erected cairns in memory of their sons and daughters who went off to war, giving their lives in the cause, and never returning home to their country, and their families. Each Nov 11th, their names are often read aloud at Remembrance Day ceremonies in tribute, but as years pass by, the memory of who they were begins to fade.
Following World War II, the Manitoba government undertook to commemorate some 4,200 soldier, sailors, and airmen who have died while in the armed forces during that conflict.
By establishing this series of caches, we hope to preserve some of the memories associated with them. Note that caches are never placed on the cairns themselves, but in the general vicinity. Please take a moment to say thanks to the people immortalized there. Out of respect, no trade items are permitted. Bring your own writing tool.
“All gave some. Some gave all.”
The Lac du Bonnet memorial marks the sacrifice of:
1914-1918 World War I
Cook AH
King A
Lavoie J
McLeod G
Sinclair AG
Smith JL
Wellman W
1939-1945 World War II
Gillespie G
Hendrickson E
Irwin R
Ridge C
Specht C
Tyndall C
Blank, Elmer (Rifleman) – A member of the Royal Rifles of Canada, he died 28 Jan 1945 at the age of 22 as a POW in the Niigata Prisoner of War Camp north of Toyko, and had been a prisoner since December of 1941. Blank Island in the Waterhen River near Winnipegosis is named for him.
Brezino, Joe (Private) – Died 21 Feb 1945 at the age of 23 while fighting with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, and is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in Holland. Located near Churchill is Brezino Creek, named for this soldier.
Cedarlund, Hans (Trooper) – A soldier with the 14th Canadian Hussars, he was killed in action 6 Oct 1944, and is buried at Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery in Holland. Cedarlund Lake, in northwestern Manitoba, is named for him.
David, Sylvio (Rifleman) – Landing in France shortly after D-Day, the 27 year-old was killed in action 9 Oct 1944 and is buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery in Belgium. David Lake, near Reindeer Lake in northern Manitoba, was named to commemorate him.
Fournier, Rene (Flight Sergeant) – At the age of 22, was killed during a flight training accident 30 Oct 1942, and is commemorated at Runnymeade Memorial in Surry, England. Fournier Island, near his hometown of Lac du Bonnet, is named for him.
Horbatiuk, Andrew (Private) – Died while deployed with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders in Holland on 28 Oct 1944. He is buried in the Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery. Horbatiuk Lake in northern Manitoba is named for him.
LeVasseur, Lucien (Pilot Officer) – At the age of 24, and on his 26th operational flight on 14 Oct 1944, a bombing mission over Germany, his Lancaster aircraft was shot down by flak. Only one member of his crew survived. PO Levasseur is buried in Reichwald Forest War Cemetery in Germany. LeVasseur Island, located in Nopiming Provincial Park, is named for him.
Small, Frederick (Flying Officer) – FO Small was a bomber pilot with 434 Squadron, and died 9 Oct 1943 while on operations over Germany. He was 26 years old, and had just gotten engaged to a British girl only a week before he was killed. He is buried in Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg, Germany. Small Lake, north of Gillam, was named for him.
Wood, Wilfred (Private) – Killed in action during the Italian Campaign on 27 Dec 1943 while fighting with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. He is buried in the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery in Italy. Wood Point on Stephens Lake, near Thompson, was named for him.
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