The Town of Smiths Falls has provided us land to house this monument
and has encouraged Branch 95 of the Royal Canadian Legion to ensure
that this monument project is to honour Afghanistan Veterans. We are
asking local business people, service organizations and individuals to
be generous in supporting this monument project.
In Smiths Falls we have five Afghanistan Veterans suffering from
Post—Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSl) and one who has lost a lower
limb. We need the assistance of the community to help raise funds to
make this memorial project a reality.
Project Costs:
LAV lll Monument $17,500
Concrete Pad $10,500 (or in
kind)
Transportation $5,000 (or in kind)
Plaques &
signage $5,000 (or in kind)
Landscaping $3,000 (or in
kind)
(This does not include hst 13%)
Required cash donations $20,000
Possible In Kind Support $20,000
LAV III Monument Program FAQs
What do community applicants need to know?
This is a community funded program. Communities will require
land use authorization at a suitable location. Communities will be
responsible for the monuments transportation (from London, Ontario)
and the installation of concrete support pad built to the
specifications provided by Canada Company. Communities must register
and comply with the programs government regulations and agree to
maintain the monument and incorporate it into community remembrance or
educational programs. Applicants are emailed a
confirmation
receipt followed with an update on their approval status after 90 days.
How does a Community request a LAV Iii Monument?
interested communities are invited to complete an online
application here http://www.lavmonument.ca
Who decides whether a Community qualifies to receive a monument?
The LAV III Monument Selection Committee reviews all qualified
applications and awards monuments to communities who satisfy the
criteria. Monuments will be awarded while supplies last. The Committee
is chaired by Major General (ret’d) David Fraser, a former Canadian
Commander of Afghanistan South in 2006 along with other Afghanistan veterans.
What is a LAV III?
A LAV III is a Light Armoured Vehicle made of steel, supported
by an 8 wheel drive suspension and powered by a 6-cylinder 350
horsepower diesel engine. it can weigh as much as 16,000 kg, carry
various weapons, hold up to 10 passengers and reach speeds of 100 km/h.
What is a LAV III Monument?
A LAV Ill Monument is a permanent community symbol of
remembrance which pays tribute to our Canadian
Armed Forces who
served and sacrificed in Afghanistan from 2001-2014. it is constructed
from previously used LAV lII hulls and remnant parts which have been
decommission by the government. They are actual—size, look real but
are not functional.
How is a LAV lll Monument constructed?
A decommissioned LAV III is stripped of its weaponry, engine,
steering, and communications and lighting systems. Next the unit is
sandblasted, has all access areas welded shut then remounted to its
eight tire assembly and finally repainted.
How much does a LAV III monument cost?
$15,000 plus applicable sales tax. Note that the original cost
of an operational LAV ill ranged from it 1-4 Million depending upon
the configuration.
Perks
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Jump aboard our campaign to make a Smiths Falls LAV III Monument a reality by donating $10 or more. You will receive a digital thank you letter / certificate signed by the legion commemorating your contribution to the project. Your name will also be added to the list of people who made the monument possible.
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Show off your support for this important initiative with a Legion 95 shirt and pin! Donate over $100 and you will receive both Perk #1, and a Legion shirt and pin as a big thank you from everyone at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95.
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Receive an autographed copy of Jody Mitic's book "Unflinching: The Making of a Canadian Sniper", along with perks #1 and #2 by donating $500 or more to this important initiative.
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Jump aboard our campaign to make a Smiths Falls LAV III Monument a reality by donating $10 or more. You will receive a digital thank you letter / certificate signed by the legion commemorating your contribution to the project. Your name will also be added to the list of people who made the monument possible.
- 0 ordered
Show off your support for this important initiative with a Legion 95 shirt and pin! Donate over $100 and you will receive both Perk #1, and a Legion shirt and pin as a big thank you from everyone at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95.
- 0 ordered
Receive an autographed copy of Jody Mitic's book "Unflinching: The Making of a Canadian Sniper", along with perks #1 and #2 by donating $500 or more to this important initiative.
