War of 1812-1815 - The War that made Canada
Dedication to General Sir Issac Brock - Hero of Canada in the War of 1812
Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 Oct 1812
Major General Sir Isaac Brock commander of British forces in Upper Canada at the beginning of the War of 1812.
Early in the morning of October 13, 1812 after galloping seven miles from Fort George to Queenston, General Brock lead a charge on foot to repel the invading enemy. Brook was killed leading the attack against American forces. Colonel MacDonell then took command until General Sheaffe could arrive from Fort George with reinforcements to eventually win the day. It was a battle which had great significance for Canada.
Major General Sir Isaac Brock commander of British forces in Upper Canada at the beginning of the War of 1812.
Early in the morning of October 13, 1812 after galloping seven miles from Fort George to Queenston, General Brock lead a charge on foot to repel the invading enemy. Brook was killed leading the attack against American forces. Colonel MacDonell then took command until General Sheaffe could arrive from Fort George with reinforcements to eventually win the day. It was a battle which had great significance for Canada.
Village of Queenston, Ontario
"Brock died to preserve what Wolfe died to gain"
Quoted In the government decree for a public monument approved by the Imperial Parliament on 20 July 1813 and erected in St. Paul's Cathedral, the last resting place also of Britain's two other great warriors, Nelson and Wellington. The memorial was executed by Sir Richard Westmacott, a renowned British sculptor.
Dedication of Monument Honouring the Historic Social and Cultural Relationship between St. Peter Port and Queenston.
Key participants at the unveiling of the Monument:
Lord Mayor Dave Eke, Dennis Le Moignan, Constable of St. Peter Port, Sir Geffory Rowland, Bailiff of Guernsey, Deputy Michael O'Hara, Minister of Culture and Leisure (Guernsey), Hon. Rob Nicholson, MP, Niagara, Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls, Gary Burroughs, Chair, Regional Municipality of Niagara, John Thompson, Royal Canadian Military Institue, David Clendenning, Canadian Trade Commissioner.
Key participants at the unveiling of the Monument:
Lord Mayor Dave Eke, Dennis Le Moignan, Constable of St. Peter Port, Sir Geffory Rowland, Bailiff of Guernsey, Deputy Michael O'Hara, Minister of Culture and Leisure (Guernsey), Hon. Rob Nicholson, MP, Niagara, Kim Craitor, MPP, Niagara Falls, Gary Burroughs, Chair, Regional Municipality of Niagara, John Thompson, Royal Canadian Military Institue, David Clendenning, Canadian Trade Commissioner.
Sir Isaac Brock Plaque. How the event came about.
The bronze plaque was unveiled and dedicated on October 12, 2012 honouring the establishment of a social/cultural relationship between St. Peter Port, Guernsey where Sir Isaac Brock was born and Queenston where he died. The monument has wording tracing the key aspects of Brock's life and the link between Queenston village and St. Peter Port. On the plaque are the Arms of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Arms of Guernsey. The Queenston Resident's Association initiative was supported by "contributing friends", including the Town of Niagara-on-th-Lake, Canadian Heritage and the Royal Canaidan Military Institute (RCMI).
David Hamlin Clendenning, Canadian Diplomat and Trade Commissioner (Ottawa) was recognized for originating the idea of twining the two entities, arranging first introductions between Guernsey and Queenston, and providing ongoing support to this important heritage activity.
The bronze plaque was unveiled and dedicated on October 12, 2012 honouring the establishment of a social/cultural relationship between St. Peter Port, Guernsey where Sir Isaac Brock was born and Queenston where he died. The monument has wording tracing the key aspects of Brock's life and the link between Queenston village and St. Peter Port. On the plaque are the Arms of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Arms of Guernsey. The Queenston Resident's Association initiative was supported by "contributing friends", including the Town of Niagara-on-th-Lake, Canadian Heritage and the Royal Canaidan Military Institute (RCMI).
David Hamlin Clendenning, Canadian Diplomat and Trade Commissioner (Ottawa) was recognized for originating the idea of twining the two entities, arranging first introductions between Guernsey and Queenston, and providing ongoing support to this important heritage activity.
Plaque on wall at birth place of Sir Isaac Brock, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Re-enactment Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 October 2012
The Legacy of the Canadian Red Ensign
Laura Ingersoll Secord who saved her husband's life in the Battle of Queenston Heights, October 13, 1812, and who risked her own in conveying to Capt. Fitzgibbon information by which he won the Victory of Beaver Dams.