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The Mynarski Statue Project: Honouring a Wartime Hero The Mynarski Statue Project: Honouring a Wartime Hero Andrew Mynarski On June 13 1944 over France with his Avro Lancaster bomber on fire Air Gunner Andrew “Andy” Charles Mynarski, desperately tried to free a trapped comrade in the jammed tail-gun turret. For precious moments, he struggled with the turret doors while the fire that consumed his clothes and parachute. sealed the fate of the bomber and its crew. His selfless act resulLcd in the award of the Victoria Cross Canada and the Commonwealth s highest tribute Our community city province and nation has recognized Andrew Mynarski s valour through memorials the naming of a North End Winnipeg School and City of Winnipeg Ward the naming of an Air Cadet Squadron and now a memorial in the form of a A statue to be placed in a prominent location in the centre of Winnipeg A Mynarski Statue Project Since December 2005, a group of community-minded individuals in Winnipeg have undertaken to create a “Mynarski Statue Project’, forming a non-profit organization whose ultimate goal is to have a memorial commemorating one of Winnipeg’s own. In recognizing the wartime valour of Andrew Mynarski, in many ways. our city, province and country will also be honouring all the brave men and women who served in Bomber Command during the Second World War. The Mynarski Statue Project Committee is a non-profit community organization that includes representatives from other associations that contribute to the health and well-being of the community within the boundaries of the City of Winnipeg. Since 2008, the committee worked with the Air Cadet League of Canada (MB Inc.) that maintains a bank account for fund-raising purposes for the Mynarski Statue Project, and can provide tax receipts to donors. As a registered charitable organization in support of this project, the Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba Inc.) continues to welcome all donations and sponsorship support to further this cause. Among the many other organizations and agencies that supported the project were the Andrew Mynarski VC School, #573 “Andrew Mynarski” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, the Canadian Polish Professional & Business Association and Royal Canadian Legion, Winnipeg Polish Canadian Branch. Members of all levels of government also were supporters including members of parliament, Manitoba’s Legislative Assembly and city councillors for north-end and city-centre Winnipeg, and the Special Envoy for Military Affairs in Manitoba, who made a special contribution to the project. The Mynarski Statue Project Committee composed of representatives of contributing groups and interested parties, completed its fund-raising campaign in 2013, fulfilling the Bringing Andrew Home campaign and commissioned local artist Charlie Johnston to create a memorial statue, first as a scaled down maquette (a copy now has been donated to the Andrew Mynarski VC School). The full-sized bronze statue, after casting at an art foundry. has recently come home. Ultimately, it was unveiled to the public in 2014 on November 14, 2014 at the Frame Arts Warehouse. In choosing a location that exemplifies the esteem that the city, province and country have for the extraordinary valour of Andrew Mynarski, the Virny Ridge Memorial Park was chosen, The park is found in the heart of the City of Winnipeg, is accessible to all, and already has many tributes to the men and women who have fought for Canada. The dynamic Mynarski Statue will be a distinctive and beautiful addition to the park. It will not be like any other statue in Winnipeg, featuring an airman crouched seemingly in motion, with his hand outstretched, reaching out to his trapped comrade. The artist has created a connection to the past by inviting a visitor to grasp Mynarski’s hand. Over time, the fingers will take on a striking, polished golden hue. Visitors will also have another unique means to relate to the story of Andrew Mynarski as the base will include one of Manitoba’s first QR-coded connections, linking the statue to a website. A scan from a smart phone will link to more of the story of the VC winner, and provide a background to all those who contributed to the creation of the memorial. The website is an interactive project that features all the Manitobans whose valiant war service resulted in the Victoria Cross. Recently at their December 2014 National Executive meeting, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) has agreed to become the administrator, in the name of the Manitoba Chapter, of the Mynarski Statue Project, in part, fulfilling the first requirement of the Parks Services North Branch, City of Winnipeg for approval of an installation at the Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, Winnipeg. The Mynarski Statue is tentatively scheduled for a public dedication on June 12, 2015 at the Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, Winnipeg. Members of the Mynarski family, children of the aircrew who flew with him and his childhood friend will be in attendance, along with many others who have seen this project through to its end. Mynarski Statue Project Committee • Bill Zuk Chair, Mynarski Statue Project, Director: Air Cadet League of Canada (MB Inc.), Secretary, Canadian Aviation Historical Society (Manitoba Chapter), Chair: Winnipeg Public Library Board, Vice-Chair: Soaring Council of Manitoba • Brian Klaponski: Patron, CEO Carte International • Jim Bell: Vice-chair, President: Canadian Aviation Historical Society (Manitoba Chapter), Executive Director: Canadian Aviation Historical Society • Major Brendan Bond, RCAF Liaison, Office of Heritage and History, 1 Canadian Air Division • Jim Darcel: Committee Secretary, member, Air Cadet League of Canada • Greg Bouchard, Principal: Andrew Mynarski VC School • Karen Eschuk, Teacher, head of Andrew Mynarski VC School History Project • Marie Zorniak, President: Manitoba Social Science Studies Teachers’ Association, Chair: Red River Heritage Fair, Chair: Manitoba Living History Society • Charlie Johnston, Artist/Sculptor, C5 Artworks Further background information The primary purpose of this application is to ensure that the proposed memorial will maintain and respect the integrity, dignity and prominence of the Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, City of Winnipeg. The proposed memorial will recognize and interpret a significant aspect of Manitoba’s heritage in order to be eligible for possible placement at the chosen location. Furthermore, this memorial is designed to interact within the immediate surroundings in a way that contributes to, and enhances the quality of the grounds and the other memorials in place. In the case of an extraordinary individual who had left an indelible impact on our province’s heritage, the subject, Andrew Charles Mynarski (1916—1 944) was active in and on behalf of the Province of Manitoba. The story of “Andy” Mynarski is also the story of a North-End Winnipeg hero; today, a school, city district and an Air Cadet Squadron bear his name. On Remembrance Days, his story is recounted as a tale of individual courage, but it is much more than that, it is a story as timeless as his heroism, it is a story of a community, of Polish immigrants, of young men who went off to war and the generation of today that still needs to know his story. In respect to guidelines, criteria and procedures that assist in ensuring that the intent of any proposed memorials is in keeping with the design, function and integrity of the Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, a concept has been selected for a memorial to honour Andrew Mynarski. A review was made of alternate proposals to establish appropriateness of design themes, and address placement, maintenance and public safety issues. In particular, a visit to Nova Scotia at CFB Greenwood’s Garden of Memories where a memorial to airmen had a statue created by sculptor Peter Bustin of the “Airman” was on display. A fact-seeking mission included meeting with the curator of the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum in order to help determine ongoing planning for the Mynarski Statue Project. Consultation with all interested parties, including community, veteran, historical and government bodies has already taken place in order to determine the memorial concept. Final consultation has taken place with sponsors, supporters and interested parties on completion of a final design. The following characteristics were considered important in the formulation of the memorial concept: • Creating a permanent memorial that will adequately “weather”, provide for public safety and be easily maintained in terms of vandalism/damage • Casting in bronze to ensure a 100-year durability factor • Accuracy and fidelity to the subject, especially in the recreation of facial features • Historical accuracy in terms of uniform, clothing, equipment and bearing • Creating a dynamic, action-oriented figure • Maintaining a life-size, human-proportioned and realistic depiction • Providing for adequate interpretative signage, in both official languages (English and • French) • Plaque or sign placement meeting all requirements for size, dimensions, shape, type of materials and longevity • Consideration of the immediate environs to ensure that the memorial does not exceed the “footprint” of, or overwhelm adjacent memorials • Provide for accessibility in the immediate placement of the memorial • Ensure that the memorial and base are properly designed, structurally secure and adequately installed • Placement of the memorial so that it is raised to convenient height for users/viewers • Utilization of an appropriate base, with Manitoba stones preferred (Manitoba granite chosen) Memorial design (2009/2011 preliminary sketch following) Artist: Charlie Johnson Concept: “We are never so tall as when we stoop to help a friend.” Charles Henry Jacques Johnston was born in 1962 in Selkirk, Manitoba. Johnston graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1984. He went to Vancouver and Chemainus, British Columbia to study murals and meet muralist Dan Sawatsky. In 1988 Johnston went to work for Viacom, painting and working on billboards. Over the next 12 years, he became known as one of the top pictorial painters in the industry.
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