The City has added two new posters of veterans to the Charlottetown Veterans Bus Shelter Project, an annual initiative to honour residents who served their country in the military.
Captain George Alwin Gauthier and Private Elliott Gordon MacKay have been added to the collection of veterans featured on posters placed on bus shelters around the city. Each poster includes a photo of the veteran, their medals and their branch of service.
“We’re proud to celebrate these heroes in a project that pays tribute to Charlottetown veterans who gave so much for Canada,” said Mayor Philip Brown. “They were our friends, family, and neighbours, and we hope this initiative inspires everyone to remember their service and sacrifice.”
Ten posters will be on display through Remembrance Day until Sunday, Nov. 16 and can be viewed at the following bus shelter locations:
• Captain George Alwin Gauthier - 455 University Ave. (near Goodlife Fitness)
• Private Elliott Gordon MacKay - Confederation Centre (Grafton Street)
• Master Corporal John D.G. McInnis - Maypoint Road (opposite April Lane)
• Captain James P. DeCoste - Northridge Parkway (near Westcomb Crescent)
• Lieutenant Commander Robert C. MacMillan – Lower Malpeque Road (near Bell Heights)
• Captain Frederick T. Peters - 171 Great George St. (near the Atlantic Technology Centre)
• Brigadier General William W. “Bill” Reid – St. Peters Road (near Station 2, Charlottetown Fire Department)
• Squadron Leader Hugh Charles “Charlie” Trainor – Acadian Drive (near Patterson Drive)
• Private William E. Shephard - 403 University Ave. (near Shoppers Drug Mart)
• Nursing Sister Mary W. MacNutt – 400 University Ave. (near Sobeys)
The Veterans Bus Shelter Project started in 2023 in partnership with T3 Transit and the P.E.I. Regiment Museum.
“The P.E.I. Regiment Museum is proud to partner on this initiative with the City of Charlottetown and T3 Transit,” said Captain Greg Gallant, Museum Curator. “The project gives us another venue to share the stories of those who served and helps keep their history alive in our community.”