Memorial for fatal Kelowna crane collapse unveiled on anniversary
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The Rise Memorial Garden has opened to the public four years after a crane collapse in the city's downtown core killed five people.
A special ceremony was held Saturday on the four-year anniversary of a crane collapse in Kelowna that took the lives of five men.
The Rise Memorial Garden at the city’s Knowles Heritage Park opened to the public, honouring the victims of the Brooklyn Tower accident on July 12, 2021.
Four construction workers were killed in the collapse, along with an office worker in an adjacent building.
The men killed were Cailen Vilness, Jared Zook, Brad Zawislak, Patrick Stemmer, and Eric Stemmer.
Hundreds attended the anniversary event, including family and friends of those lost, sharing their grief.Cailen’s father Chris Vilness was one of several parents who helped pushed efforts forward for a permanent memorial.
“We originally talked about a mural on the side of a building and we were fortunate to get the right people to participate,” said Vilness.
Vilness said each victim had a garden and bench in the memorial.
“It’s very, very wonderful and we’re super happy about it.”
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