Our hearts go out to the four slain
Lakewood Police; Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39, and Officers Ronald Owens, 37, Tina Griswold, 40, and Greg Richards, 42.
Their families and their children do not deserve to lose a loved one in such a shameless act of violence.
We as a community are in tears. WHY? Why do these things tend to happen? Nobody deserves this. It's a grim hour in Washington State this week.
Below is a tribute to the fallen. Thank you Brian for allowing us into the lives and giving us an opportunity to know our local hero's. We are deeply saddened from your loss. There is nothing good that can come from this, only sorrow. We all wish we could turn back time but we can't. God Bless You ALL and our Country. You are the Brave Men and Women that serve our community.
Brian D. Wurts, President Lakewood Police Independent Guild had a few things to say about our fallen hero's
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About Mark... "As the Range master I went to Mark for advice on how to train our officers on the range. Mark never belittled anyone but he was a true east coast guy. He told it how he saw it and you always knew where you stood with him. Mark was on the LPIG E board and was the savviest negotiator I have ever met. I know for sure every attorney in our law firm is weeping today, I will save the attorney jokes but I am being honest. To the members of Metro SWAT we can only cry with you, you all know what we know when it comes to Mark. Mark had that spark that made you like him and respect him. He was truly a rock in our department, someone you always counted on. Mark has three kids and a great wife that the toughest cop I knew softly spoke about. Mark is in heaven standing guard at the gate. I know this is true."
About Ronald... "Ronald Owens or Ronnie to all of us, was the laid back dirt bike riding, surfer hair having cop, you would always want at a party or with you on any call. Though he had a laid back perspective he was sharp and an extremely dedicated and hard worker. Ronnie was a go to guy for having a friend in any business that could help us out. Ronnie enjoyed riding with us at Tahuya State Park and in fact we were just setting up another ride next week, his personality made everyone around him feel positive. I can get worked up about politics pretty quickly. Ronnie was my calm down guy, an even keel who was able to put a perspective on things with few words. Ronnie has a beautiful little daughter. We love you brother."
About Tina... "Tina was our conservative friend. She was excited to be a part of the Olympia Tea Parties and proudly stated why she got involved in politics over the past year. Tina was sharp too, only a couple mornings ago we had a great discussion on the future of our Republic and how we felt true limited government conservatives should take back out political party. If you wanted any details over the massive government spending she would have them for you. If anyone thinks these comments are off color then you did not know Tina well. She would tell you where you could go and like Mark you always knew where you stood with her. She was the toughest little cop I have ever known. Tina has two children and a husband who loves her deeply. My gut hurts that I missed your Halloween party this year. Your memory and strength will help guide our movement to retake our party, this I promise you."
About Greg... "Greg Richards was the drummer in a rock band you would never know was a drummer in a rock band. Greg was a great cop who cared about one thing above all else, his family. He was a proud dad to three kids and wanted nothing more than to spend all of his time off with his wife and kids. Greg and I spent some one on one time together recently at an overtime assignment where he talked mostly about his family, he was obviously so proud. I will always remember this summer when you and your band rocked the house for our member with all proceeds going to charity when he was in the hospital. Yantzerpaloza will take on new meaning for us in the coming years. For someone who does not have much hair, you helped me put it down for a night."
Above I wrote there is nothing good that can come from this tragedy, but I may be wrong. Next time you get pulled over for speeding or expired tabs, tell the police officer
Thank You when he or she hands you that ticket, Tell them
Thank You for proudly serving our community, and
if your feeling spunky tell them "ROCK ON" in memory of Greg and his team of hero's. ROCK ON LAKEWOOD POLICE ROCK ON If you are able to Donate please do. Click Donate To
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PS. Maurice Clemmons (you don't even deserve a mention in this blog) But all I have to say is,
"MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL" It's his turn to judge you now.
