Eric Dahl, who has shown dedication for honouring veterans at the Drumheller Cemetery just completed his most recent project.
To mark his 50th birthday, Dahl restored the cairn at the cemetery that was raised to honour veterans and the men and women who served in war and peace.
The cairn was originally erected by Larry Coney and Richard Johnston in the mid- 1990s.
The cairn has fallen out of repair over the years, but after a thorough cleaning and a coat of paint, it looks like new.
He also worked on the plaque and adornments, made of lead, restoring and painting them. The bayonets were painted to match those used in WWI and the maple leaf was painted in the style of a WWI cap badge, with exception of the crown within.
The lead plaque was also painted with gold lettering.
He says a big part of his project is to demonstrate to his family and others, that if there is something that is in need of doing, to take the initiative and do it yourself.
