A Very Special Tribute!
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
This past Sunday was a very special day in Kirkwood, MO.
KIRKWOOD — Visitors to the Kirkwood City Hall will now walk along a path dedicated to the six public servants who died when a resident went on a shooting rampage at a city council meeting.
The city on Sunday dedicated the Memorial Walkway, which includes plaques honoring former Mayor Mike Swoboda, city council members Connie Karr and Mike Lynch, Public Works Director Ken Yost, police Sgt. Bill Biggs and police officer Tom Ballman.
The memorial includes benches, a garden and a fountain. An inscription reads: “The citizens of Kirkwood dedicate this path in honor of the fine public servants who lost their lives in service to the community, on Feb. 7, 2008.”
“It’s nice to see there is some respect for public servants,” Ballman’s widow, Cindy, said Sunday. “I’m honored the city would do this. I think we’re really going to enjoy coming here.”
And if I ever find myself anywhere near Kirkwood I will be sure to stop and enjoy the memorial.
Good job Kirkwood!
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