The Pillar of Strength is a permanent monument at the grounds of the Alberta legislature. It recognizes the ultimate sacrifices made by fallen officers. The names listed on the pillar are sworn Alberta peace officers who were killed in the line of duty since 1876. Designed by world renowned designer Wei Yew. Behrends cast the bronze bowl that holds the … Read More
Alan Campbell Memorial
Alan Campbell was a fun loving man with a large loving family. Al was a well known and respected machine shop owner of Campbell Industries Ltd. and he was active in the Ottewell Community. Al also enjoyed many outdoor activities with his friends and family. He will be missed. Al’s memorial marker is a testament to who he was as … Read More
Saskatoon Firefighters Memorial
Earlier this year we were asked to create a bronze plaque to honour two firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice on May 31 1980 protecting the citizens of Saskatoon. This particular plaque features a photosculpt of the building they were fighting the fire at. As you look closely at the image you can see how much detail was captured from … Read More
Royal Canadian Navy Centennial Monument
Monumentalizing important moments in history for future generations to understand and appreciate is one of the most satisfying parts of our work. We’ve worked frequently with the National Capital Commission, and helping them commemorate more than 100 years of Canada’s Navy was an honour and a pleasure. We were commissioned to cast a bronze interpretive plaque for the monument, which … Read More
Replica of Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Wall
When renowned sculptor Morgan MacDonald approached us to help him replicate the Beaumont-Hamel plaques in France for a commission from the City of St. Johns, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. The Beaumont-Hamel plaques exist as a monument to the WWI Newfoundland Forces Missing with No Known Graves, and the fine folks of St. Johns wanted … Read More
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 100th Anniversary
For the past 60 years Behrends has been privileged to work on projects for the Canadian Army and many of their different units to create lasting tributes for our Canadian Soldiers. One of our most recent projects was for the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, PPCLI. This beautiful tribute is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the Village at Greisbach. … Read More
The Saskatchewan War Memorial
The Saskatchewan War Memorial is located on Memorial Way in the Legislative grounds in Regina, Saskatchewan. The project started in 1988 and holds the names of the brave men and women of Saskatchewan who perished in service to their country. Every year or so Behrends is asked to manufacture additional bronze plaques to the memorial in Regina. These plaques go … Read More