Located in Vimy Ridge Park in central Winnipeg, a bronze statue of war hero Andrew Charles Mynarski was unveiled on 12 June 2015. As a part of the official dedication ceremony the following day, attended by school children (including ones from Andrew Mynarski VC School) and dignitaries such as Premier Greg Selinger, the event was highlighted by a low-level flyover by Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets. The project was led by Bill Zuk with the sculpture designed by local artist Charlie Johnston.
Andrew Mynarski Statue (June 2015)
Source: Nathan KramerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88572, W97.16682
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See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Andrew Charles Mynarski (1916-1944)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Andrew C. Mynarski VC Plaque (Kildonan Park, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Andrew Mynarski VC School (1111 Machray Avenue, Winnipeg)
“Money for Mynarski statue installation,” Winnipeg Free Press, 22 May 2015.
“Victoria Cross hero honoured with statue,” Winnipeg Free Press, 16 June 2015.
“Unveiling of Mynarski statue,” Winnipeg Real Estate News, 11 June 2015.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 19 April 2020
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