The Town of Bay Bulls unveiled a new veterans crosswalk on August 14, just a few days after approving the crosswalk in a public meeting of council. Retired service members Lee Dunne and Bill Gushue joined mayor Keith O’Driscoll for the unveiling. From left are Gushue, O’Driscoll and Dunne. Town of Bay Bulls photo
By Mark Squibb
Bay Bulls council has honoured veterans with a special crosswalk near the war memorial at the Town Hall.
The crosswalk boasts red-and-white stripes, a silhouette of a soldier, and the phrase, ‘Lest We Forget.’
Council approved the work, at a cost of $1,200 plus HST, during the August 11 public meeting, and the crosswalk was laid shortly thereafter.
Town Manager Ashley Wakeham credited councillor Corey Ronayne with bringing the idea to staff.
“This is really going to enhance the area and recognise our veterans,” said Wakeham.
The Town also offers letters of retirement as a means of recognizing and congratulating current and former residents who have completed military service. Letters can be requested at info@townofbaybulls.com or (709)-334-3454.
The Town of Conception Bay South and City of Mount Pearl have also installed veterans’ crosswalks.
