‘Pathetic attempt at commemoration’: Canada’s Afghan memorial under fire

“The design, developed by Team Stimson, reflects themes of healing inspired by the Medicine Wheel. It takes the form of a circular, sacred space, a ‘home base,’ intended for reflection, remembrance and contemplation,” according to Veterans Affairs. “Four bronze flak jackets, draped on crosses, form portals around a central space. The names of the fallen (will be) inscribed on the walls of three quadrants, while the fourth quadrant, oriented towards Afghanistan, is dedicated to the Afghan people.”