Andy Moffitt Memorial
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N 45° 16.579 W 075° 44.702
18T E 441563 N 5013916
A memorial stone dedicated to Andy Moffitt, at the entrance to a trail through a forest also dedicated to Andy.
Waymark Code: WMYF70
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/08/2018
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This is a memorial trail/park to a young man named Andy Moffitt. He died defending a friend during an altercation at a downtown Ottawa nightclub in 1998. He was just 23 years old
At the site is a large boulder with an inserted plaque that provides some information and a dedication to Andy.
Andy received the Medal Of Bravery posthumously for his actions.
The Full text of the plaque is as follows:
Andy Moffitt Trail
"The trail is named to commemorate the life and memory of Andy Moffitt
Andy was known to be an extraordinary young man, who loved his family, friends, and sports. Andy was an humble, honourable and brave soul. He was an aspiring engineering student who tragically lost his life on December 23, 1998 trying to protect the lives of his friends. He received the Medal or Bravery posthumously from the Governor General of Canada.
At the tender age of 23, Andy had intelligence, wisdom and compassion beyond his years. He touched the lives of all who knew him and was cherished by his parents and brothers.
Andy played in the woods here as a child and made many happy memories in the heart of Barrhaven."
Dedicated on this 27th day of October 2010
"There is no greater love than a man who lays down his life for a friend"
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Andy Moffitt Trail Park
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