The River’s Edge Trail Foundation invites the community to gather at the pelican statue near the new Federal Courthouse on Thursday, September 20th at 5:30 pm for a candlelight memorial in honor of Doug Wicks. Community members may share memories of Doug, along with honoring his accomplishments of the River’s Edge Trail. Memorial rocks to write on and candles as we walk the trail will be provided.
Doug Wicks passed away while doing something he loved, working on the trail. He was an original founder of the River’s Edge Trail.
Learn more about Doug’s legacy:
Great Falls Tribune: Great Falls visionary Doug Wicks, founder of River’s Edge Trail, dies
KRTV: Remebering Doug Wicks, founder of the River’s Edge Trail
For additional information about the event please contact: Becky Nelson – River’s Edge Trail Foundation Board Member 406.899.8642
You can make donations to the trail in Doug’s name here.
You can also email any thoughts concerning Wicks to beckynmt@gmail.com for a book to be made about the lives he touched.
