Dear Editor,
Re: “Memories intersect at street signs,” News, Dec. 14.
I will be the first to firmly state that I am a strong supporter of honouring our war dead and preserving their memory.
However, we already have Nov. 11 set aside each year to remember and honour our soldiers.
Further, the city already has a beautiful cenotaph in front of city hall, which is dedicated to those who have fallen in battle.
Does the city really need to provide one more way of honouring our soldiers by spending $45,000 on 275 new street signs?
I think not, and this an utter waste of money provided by our tax dollars.
I really think the mayor and council have too much time on their hands when they encourage a wasteful duplicate project such as this.
Yes, we owe a debt to our fallen soldiers that can never be repaid, but putting poppies on street signs is ridiculous.
Ed Pollard
Richmond
