Dear Editor,
Each
country, every nationality has a symbol respectable where in name only
(Flag considered to be and it is always holy and a symbol expressing
nationalism and patriotism). At the intersection of Danforth and Logan
Avenues in Toronto at the Alexander square, have been erected a statue
dedicated to Alexander the Great. The whole area was reconstructed this
past summer and a number of renovations done in order to uplift the small
square.
We all know
from history the greatness of Alexander, the Great Hellene leader and
warrior; and a historic symbol of the Greek achievements of the past. To
this extend I anticipate that this is the reason for the dedication of the
space and the erection of the statue.
The problem
here is that after the conclusion of the renovation business nobody though
of having the Greek and Canadian flags raised permanently on both sides of
the statue to honour the Hellenic and Canadian residents leaving in the
area proudly everybody calls “little Greece”.
Every
visitor and observer of the area can easily sea all the flags, (Greek and
Canadian) raised in many private establishments of the area as well as the
electric polls on both sides of the Danforth Avenue, then the question
arises why not at the Alexander Square, at least during the celebrations
of the Greek and Canadian National Holidays. It is the right thing and has
to be done.
If I’m in
error expressing my personal feelings with respect to both Greek and
Canadian citizenships through the placement of the flags, then I sincerely
apologize, or other ways I would appreciate if the leaders of our
community make a representation to the proper authorities of the great
City of Toronto for this small innovation.
Thank you,
Anastasios
Georgiou
Hon. L
General of the Greek armed forces (R.)
Former
member of Tourist Police and Safety (R.)
Toronto. On.
