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The eastern edge of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is the site for one of the most poignant monuments in Canada, the Terry Fox Memorial. This memorial offers a breathtaking view overlooking the Sleeping Giant. A 9-foot high bronze rendering of Terry Fox stands on a 45-ton granite base laid on a foundation of local amethyst.
The cross-Canada Marathon of Hope undertaken by this courageous young man ended near Thunder Bay in 1980 when his cancer flared again. Terry Fox continues to be an inspiration for people, young and old as a Terry Fox Run is held in communities across Canada each year in September to raise funds for cancer.
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The Visitor Center is located beside the Memorial. Follow Hwy 11/17 (Thunder Bay Expressway) 1 km east of Hodder Ave.
(http://www.thunderbaykiosk.com)
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Vickie, this is a great capture. The colors are amazing. Your commentary is perfect as well. Thank you for this gem. Hugs. :>)) LEslie
thank you very much Leslie, it’s one of my favorite stops when I go East, glad you like it
– Vickie Emms
Oh hello! I was out shooting him just this afternoon. Well shooting his statue that is. He was a remarkable young man and his legacy is still doing so much good.
beatcha, I got that in September ’07, lol. I love that monument, I never miss stopping at that centre and what a beautiful wayside it is too. Yes Terry was sort of my hero, I was so interested in his run and so saddened it had to end there. His legacy will go on forver. Is yours in the group? Guess I can go look eh? :-))
Very nice, indeed, Vickie. I have one I’m going to post, some day, that was taken from a bit farther back and earlier in the day. I really like yours too.
thanks very much Stan, I love the lights at night, and usually we get there at dark if we leave home that morning, it’s quite a drive.
– Vickie Emms
awesome capture well done
thank you Kaz
– Vickie Emms
beautiful image
thank you Kathy
– Vickie Emms
lovely
thanks very much Antanas
– Vickie Emms
good shot!
thank you Dougie
– Vickie Emms
Vickie, this is wonderful work, the story of Terry Fox is one well worth remembering.
thank you Cora for that, yes he was a hero to Canada.
– Vickie Emms
thank you very much Cora………I really appreciate the feature :-))
– Vickie Emms