A piece of history has arrived in Chilliwack, and the public's help is being sought to help fund a permanent home.
The engine of a World War Two era bomber that crashed into a mountain near the city during a training exercise 70 years ago was recently found, and plans are in place for it to form the centerpiece of a memorial to the 11 crew members who lost their lives in the incident. Their remains were recovered and the memorial was erected to mark the location where they were laid to rest.
In 2013, a group of cadets who had been sent out to check on the condition of the memorial found that it had toppled over, and it was decided that a new one should be built. The new memorial will include the piece of aircraft, as well as the photos and names of the men. Once complete, the memorial will be erected in Thompson Park, which is located just outside the city. Any printing company would be proud to provide programs and any other printed materials that may be required for the unveiling ceremony.
So far the Department of Veteran’s Affairs has contributed $25,000 to the project fund, and the public is being asked to help by making a donation using the GoFundMe page that has been set up to take donations online.
