City of Ottawa proclaims September 2023 Beechwood Cemetery Month

BEECHWOOD CEMETERY MONTH - SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 150 YEARS

September 2023

WHEREAS, Beechwood Cemetery has been serving the city of Ottawa for 150 years; and

WHEREAS, Beechwood Cemetery is Canada's national cemetery servicing our community since 1873; a feature of Ottawa, it continues to be a choice final resting place for citizens of Ottawa, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, RCMP, Ottawa Police and countless cultural and religious communities; and

WHEREAS, anniversary celebratory events have been ongoing through 2023 and in September, we look forward to the Annual Historical Tour (September 10), the 150th Book Unveiling and finally the Reenactment of the Original Consecration Ceremony; and

WHEREAS, Beechwood celebrates its dedication to the city since the days of Bytown and looks forward to honouring all those citizens and sharing their amazing stories;

THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim September 2023 Beechwood Cemetery Month - Serving the Community for 150 Years in Ottawa.