This memorial dedicated in the Centennial Year 1967 in memory of W.O.I. Pipe Major J. (Jock) Copland M.B.E. of the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment 1st Battalion by the Warrant Officers and Chief Petty Officers Association of Essex County.

Named after Dieppe, France, where the Essex Scottish Regiment of Windsor, along with other units of the 2nd Canadian Division made an assault landing on August 19, 1942.The 5,000-man force, which included British and American armed service personnel, suffered casualties with 3,363 persons killed, wounded and prisoners of war.
This Park has been named in honour of the Essex Scottish Regiment and all the men who served in this engagement and to the memory of men from this area who served in Canada's Armed Forces in World War II.

They grow not old
as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lawrence Binyon
1869-1943

The geographical location of the US at this point lies due north of Canada. Windsor, Ontario

French Settlement on the South Shore

Windsor is the oldest known site of continuous settlement in Ontario. The government of New France, anxious to increase its presence on the Detroit River, offered land for agricultural settlement on the south shore in 1749.
That summer, families from the lower St. Lawrence River relocated to lots which began about 6.5km downstream from here. Along with civilians and discharged soldiers from Fort Pontchartrain Detroit they formed the community of La Petite Cote. Additional waterfront lots, including this site, were laid out in 1751. These were extended from the Huron Mission, located in the vicinity of the present Ambassador bridge, to the Ottawa Village situated opposite the fort. When the French regime ended in 1760, about 300 settlers were living there.
Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Communications

The Greening of the Riverfront 1988

The replanting of Carolinian Forest trees native to this area was a project of the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918. This tribute to the citizens of Windsor and Essex County celebrated the club's 75th anniversary.
The names listed are the donors and honorary members.

Erected in Canada's Centennial Year of 1967 by the Knights of Columbus of Ontario as an inspiration to world peace.1867-1967

The Great Western Railway

The main line of "The Great Western," from Niagara Falls through Hamilton and London to Windsor, was opened in 1854. The company extended its line from Hamilton to Toronto in 1855, from Komoka to Sarnia in 1858, and from Glencoe to Fort Erie. Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

In memory of the service personnel of World Wars I, II, Korea and Peacekeeping from Windsor and Essex County who gave their today for our tomorrow. Sponsored by Windsor Chapter Remembrance Association Silver Cross Women of Canada
Re-dedicated 1997

RAF/RCAF Monument featuring three World War II scale model aircraft.

Created by local sculptor Mark Williams, the monument includes etched monuments each featuring a one of the major planes from World War II: a Hurricane, a Spitfire and a Lancaster. The original Lancaster plaque honouring veterans of World War II which was formerly located in Jackson Park has been moved to Dieppe Gardens.

In 1749, the area's first settler, Charles Chauvin, planted near this spot 12 Jesuit pear trees imported from his native France - one for each of the Apostles of Christ. Graftings from those ancient trees, which survive nearby, provided the three saplings planted here - one for each century of the Windsor-Detroit Tricentennial Celebration. The hardy, high-yielding trees, unique in North America, are appropriate symbols of the enduring spirit, endurance and productivity of this community.