Officer Cadet Gawne Memorial Tree
Municipality/Province: Kingston, ON
Memorial number: 35036-026
Type: Landmark (willow tree)
Address: 15 Valour Drive
Location: Royal Military College of Canada, behind the Currie building
GPS coordinates: Lat: 44.23060 Long: -76.46785
Submitted by: Ken Holmes
This tree was dedicated to Officer Cadet K.R. Gawne, one of those who died in a demolitions training accident at Slesse Range on June 20, 1988. The class of 1990 planted the willow tree at the Royal Military College of Canada, behind the Currie Building, in memory of Officer Cadet Gawne.
In 1989, the Cadet Kelly Gawne memorial cup was instituted for RMC female athlete of the year.
Officer Cadet Gawne is also commemorated on the CFB Chilliwack Slesse Range Plaque.
Inscription found on memorial
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