Whilst walking through the forest near Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary, not far from the Portuguese Fireplace I visited last week, I stumbled upon a striking memorial (pictured above) to the Canadian soldiers who were stationed in the surrounding area in the lead up to the D-Day landings. The cross marks the location at which soldiers would routinely gather for church services, and is accompanied by a plaque that reads as follows:
On this site a cross was erected to the glory of God on 14th April 1944, by men of the 3rd Canadian Division RCASC
75 years later and a cross still stands, providing a poignant reminder of the countless lives that were sacrificed all those years ago.
Please Remain Seated 