JFK Memorial Tree - Belle River, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougandSandra
N 42° 17.467 W 082° 42.688
17T E 358906 N 4683517
This is a living memorial tree in Belle River, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMFG35
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/14/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 4

After the assassination of JFK on November 22, 1963, the effects of the tragedy were felt around the world. In Belle River, Ontario, Canada residents planted a maple tree in honour of the loss of President Kennedy. This living memorial is located in Ladouceur Park along with a distinguished war monument. Plaque text: THIS TREE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JAN. 2, 1961 - NOV. 22, 1963 BY THE RESIDENTS OF BELLE RIVER, ONTARIO AUGUST 1, 1964 IMG_4585
Waymark Type: Monument, memorial or statue

Address:
Ladouceur Park
Belle River, Ontario Canada
N0R1A0


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