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May 11, 2026
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‘A pathetic attempt at commemoration’: Canada’s Afghan memorial comes under fire
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'Pathetic': How the people behind Canada's Afghan war memorial lost many vets
Vets feel overlooked as construction begins on Ottawa monument that doesn't match the mood of onetime soldiers who fought and lost friends
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By Chris Lambie
Published May 11, 2026
Last updated May 11, 2026
13 minute read
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A rendering shows what the new memorial to those who served in the Afghan war will look like. PHOTO BY GOVERNMENT OF CANADA/TEAM STIM…
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