The Editor,
On May 26, I was invited to participate in the rededication of the cenotaph in North Vancouver.
The North Vancouver cenotaph is situated in a park. There are benches nearby and it is surrounded by trees. It is a very pleasant setting for reflection.
North Vancouver was adding the words "Afghanistan" and "Peacekeeping" to the cenotaph to remember the sacrifice of Canadians in the most recent war and in the many peacekeeping operations.
Nine soldiers from British Columbia died on operations in Afghanistan.
The service was moving and the cenotaph was clean, bright and a fitting memorial.
A few days later I drove past the Richmond cenotaph and saw people sitting on it - smoking.
It appears that the Richmond cenotaph has become overflow seating and a smoking area for a bus stop.
It makes one think about city hall's priorities.
Scott Stewart Richmond
