Lawrence Hickey was born in 1919. He was the son of Summerland Postmaster Thomas F. Hickey and Mrs. Katie F. Hickey. Lawrence was educated in Summerland. Following the completion of High School he served as a instructional officer in the RCAF base at MonctonNew Brunswick, WeyburnSask and North BattlefordSask. He was married to Grace Joan Hickey of MonctonNew Brunswick. He quickly rose through the ranks at the training facilities and was mentioned in the Kings honour list in January 1943. The 25 year old Lawrence Hickey died in an air plane crash in North Battleford on August 2 1944. He is survived by his wife and brother Sgt Pilot Alan Hickey. He is buried at the St. Stephen’s AnglicanCemetery in Summerland (Grave Lot 3 Block 6 Range 2) (R# J/10966)