The Men of St-Lambert War memorial

On a quiet corner in Saint-Lambert, rests The Men of St-Lambert War Memorial. It’s more than just stone and names. It’s a living testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who answered the call during two world wars. The memorial, dedicated in 1922, initially honored the 60 men from St-Lambert who perished in the First World War. General Currie himself presided over the dedication ceremony. The inscription, etched in granite, reads “In Memory of the Men of St. Lambert Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Great War of 1914-1918. ‘They Died That We Might Live.'” Names like Alexander R. Baird, David Bates, and Arthur Bentley, each a story untold, are forever engraved. After the Second World War, more names were added to The Men of St-Lambert War Memorial, a somber reminder of the continued cost of freedom. Names like Richard John Anderson, Thomas D. Anyon, and Joseph Phil Arthur Bail joined the ranks of the fallen. The memorial stands in Mercille Park, a place of quiet reflection. Every year, on the Sunday closest to November 11th, the city of Saint-Lambert gathers at The Men of St-Lambert War Memorial. They remember the sacrifice of their citizens, echoing the sentiment etched in stone: “They died that we might live.” It’s a powerful reminder that peace comes at a price, and that the names on this memorial represent lives lived, and lost, in the service of their country.