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Manitoba News Release
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November 9, 2007
PROVINCE NAMES TWO NORTHERN MANITOBA LAKES IN HONOUR OF MANITOBANS KILLED IN ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN
Two northern Manitoba lakes will be named after soldiers from Manitoba who lost their lives in the Afghanistan conflict, Premier Gary Doer announced today.
"In keeping with a long-standing tradition of honouring those Manitobans who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will be naming lakes after Cpl. Keith Morley and Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson,"
said the premier.
To date, approximately 2,000 families have received a commemorative certificate in honour of the naming of a geographical feature after a loved one. This memorial recognizes the contributions Manitoba men and women make to Canada and the world.
The two soldiers being honoured today are:
- Cpl. Keith Morley, 30, who was born in Winnipeg, served
with the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light
Infantry (2 PPCLI) and was killed on Sept. 18, 2006. Morley Lake
is located approximately 60 kilometres north of Flin Flon.
- Master Cpl. Timothy Wilson, 30, who also served with 2
PPCLI and was killed on March 5, 2006. Wilson was born in Grande
Prairie, Alta., but moved to Manitoba at an early age with his
family and will be added to the list of Manitobans who were
killed while serving in Afghanistan. Timothy Wilson Lake is
located approximately 75 kilometres northeast of Flin Flon.
Part of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, 2 PPCLI is made up of soldiers from across Canada and is stationed at Kapyong Barracks, Canadian Forces Base Shilo, near Brandon.
Following the end of the Second World War, the Geographic Board of Canada, now known as the Geographical Names Board of Canada, established a policy of using the names of decorated casualties to identify unnamed locations for mapping. Manitoba extended this policy to include all fatal casualties from the province.
Manitoba completed the naming of geographical features in honour of its World War II fatalities in 1995. In 1998, Manitoba became the first province to also honour its Korean War fatal casualties. Manitoba is now expanding the Commemorative Names Project to honour those Manitobans who have sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan. The majority of names have been applied to geographic features in northern Manitoba.
Manitoba has named many geographical features such as lakes, rivers, bays and peninsulas in honour of its more than 4,200 Second World War, 37 Korean War and one United Nations peacekeeping fatal casualties.
In 2002, the province published the book A Place of Honour. It was reprinted in 2006. The book is dedicated to families of Manitobans who have lost a loved one as a casualty of war and was compiled to help ensure current and future generations understand the determination and courage of these soldiers. It also offers insight on the impact these losses have had on families and communities.
"These geographical names will be permanent reminders of what Manitobans such as these two young soldiers have contributed to our society and the global community," said Doer. "These are not just words on maps and signs, but are vital communication tools that help us to identify places that reflect our culture and heritage."
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Map can be viewed at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/GeographicNames.PR.JPG
