City of Kamloops unveils details of Cpt. Jennifer Casey Memorial at Fulton Field Park

KAMLOOPS — Monday (May 17) marks the one-year anniversary of the Snowbirds crash in Kamloops during Operation Inspiration.

Monday morning, the City of Kamloops was joined by Cpt. Jennifer Casey’s partner – Cpt. Scott Boyd – to announce plans for a new, permanent memorial at the future Fulton Field Park on Tranquille Road between Airport Road and Aviation Way.

The park vision includes flower beds, pathways, bench seating and an artist’s tribute memorial to Casey and the Snowbirds, as well as curated boards describing the history of Fulton Field and Kamloops’ connection to the Canadian military.

“This was a tragedy that rocked our community to the core and an event that will remain a part of Kamloops history,” Mayor Ken Christian said. “The Brocklehurst neighbourhood was particularly affected, and we would like to honour the community, the Snowbirds and Captain Jennifer Casey.”

Boyd said it’s hard for him to believe that it’s already been one year since the tragic accident claimed the life of Jennifer. He noted the compassion and support shown by the community of Brocklehurst, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Shuswap Nation and the Rocky Mountain Rangers.

“The City of Kamloops will forever hold a special place in my heart and I could not be more proud to be a Canadian and a British Columbian,” Boyd said.

Fulton Field Park is scheduled to be constructed in 2023 in conjunction with a beautification and road project along Tranquille Road.