So many people worked so hard in a very short time to honor the fallen officers. The last time I witness a procession anything like this going along South Tacoma Way occurred several years ago. It must have been in honor of William Lowry. At the time, I was amazed at the number of cities agencies I had never heard of that turned out. Today’s memorials leave me speechless. One small scene will stay in my memory: Last evening, at Paddy’s, just before closing (only several yards from where the Flag flies half-staff over Officer Larry Frost Memorial Park) there was a group from the east coast, Massachusetts, I think, relaxing and decompressing. A very humble, honorable group of ladies and gentlemen. I overheard one of them say this day will be one of the most memorable in his life. As I left, I told a few of them that while I wasn’t involved in the memorial, I wanted to thank them for their presence. One of them extended his hand and asked me, “Are you a citizen of Tacoma?” When I replied yes, he said, “Then you were involved. Thank you.”
Still more opportunities to honor and donate, including, so I hear, an event coming up at the Swiss.