Monday, November 24, 2025

Вічная Память




A colourful and attractive sculpture just inside the entrance to Crescent Park in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.


The plaque reads:
" - Ukrainian Sunflower Tribute -

"This sculpture was commissioned by the Downtown Moose Jaw Association and made possible by a generous donation from St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

"The church stood proud in Moose Jaw for nearly seven decades.  The church members, residents of our beautiful city of Moose Jaw, graciously dedicated their skills and time to the community.

"This sunflower sculpture demonstrates that people, just like sunflowers, can grow strong and proud even in adverse conditions.

" - Вічная Память -
- May Their Memory Be Eternal -

"Hand crafted by Moose Jaw metal artists
Bill and Laurette Keen

"Sculpture installed June 2024"
Photographed on November 1, 2025.

2 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I thought at first glance that the sunflowers were real!

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  2. How very lovely basking in years of pioneer sweat tonight helping nurture Canada

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