National War Memorial

Canada / Ontario / Ottawa /
 memorial, terrorist attack
National War Memorial is located in Confederation Square in Ottawa, the nation's capital. Dedicated in 1939 in commemoration of the First World War, the memorial consists of a tall stone arch adorned with metal sculptures. The main work, titled The Response, depicts a diverse group of soldiers and service people marching forward below the arch; one is mounted, and several tote a gun carriage. The top of the arch features figures representing peace and freedom. The Tomb of the Unknown soldier is on the south side of the monument.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_War_Memorial_(Canada)
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Coordinates:   45°25'26"N   75°41'43"W
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