In the hallowed grounds of the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood rests a man whose contributions to Canadian aviation are nothing short of legendary—Air Marshal Harold “Gus” Edwards. Born on…
At the centre of the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery stands the cenotaph with an RCMP member saluting those who have died in the line of duty and who are memorialized…
As Beechwood looks ahead to 150 years of serving our families, the Ottawa community and Canada, we look forward to celebrating this milestone together. Founded in 1873, the Beechwood Cemetery…
Throughout its long history the Mounted Police has depended upon strong, diverse and committed civilian and volunteer sectors to support policing operations and administration in communities across Canada and even…
Losing someone is one of life’s most difficult experiences. It can bring heavy emotions, difficult feelings that at times cannot be properly expressed. On top of the grief and pain,…
Lieutenant Colonel George Henry Bradbury June 23, 1859 – September 6, 1925 Section 41, Lot 61 SE Lieutenant Colonel George Henry Bradbury was a distinguished Canadian parliamentarian, senior militia officer,…
Among the many unique trees at Beechwood Cemetery, the Ground Hugger White Pine (Pinus strobus ‘Ground Hugger’) offers a quiet but enduring presence. This special variety of Eastern White Pine…
Section 21, Lot 12 S A Visionary Who Transformed Canadian Farming and Gardening Born on March 28, 1852, in Ashe, England, James Fletcher’s early life and education in Rochester, near…
James White Section 24, Lot 7 NW Born in Ingersoll, Canada West on February 3, 1863, White attended the Royal Military College in Kingston and joined the Geological Survey of…
Harlan Ingersoll Smith Section 30, Lot TG 122 Born in East Saginaw, Michigan on February 17, 1872. He attended the University of Michigan before pursuing a career in archaeology. Primarily…