KPLU Local News
(2009-11-06)
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A flag with an image of a Seattle Police Department badge and slain officer Timothy Brenton's badge number flies over the Space Needle Friday afternoon.
Gary Davis KPLU
Solemn officers in dress uniform stepped to a somber drum beat to accompany Brenton's family to their seats at the front of the massive arena. After a police chaplain read the 23rd Psalm, interim Chief of Police John Diaz struggled with his emotions as he praises the slain officer.
"He was a good man, he was a great law enforcement officer, and he was a wonderful husband and father."
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, Governor Chris Gregiore and former Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske all eulogized Brenton as a model police officer who gave his life to keep his city safe.
Brenton died last week when he and an officer trainee were ambushed as they sat in their patrol car.
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