We regret to advise of the death of Cadet Warrant Office Laura Katherine Kopan in a motor vehicle accident in Ft. Langley, BC on 7 August 2002 at the age of 17 years.

Laura was a member of 1725 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCE) and the daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Terry Kopan, Commanding Officer, Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre Cadet Camp and a former Commanding Officer of 1725 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.

A Celebration of Laura's Life will be held on 12 August 2002 in Abbotsford, BC and Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre Cadet Camp will honour Laura during their Drum Head Ceremony. A bursary fund is being set up in Laura's memory. Donations may be made to the Laura Kopan Bursary Fund, c/o 1725 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Box 2038, Sardis Station, Chilliwack, BC, V2R 1A5.