Tacoma Rainiers to honor fallen Lakewood Police Officers

Tacoma, WA – In wake of the tragic events of this past Sunday, the Tacoma Rainiers will be paying tribute to the fallen Lakewood Police Officers during their Saturday, April 10, 2010 game versus the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.  That evening, the Rainiers will be honoring the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Mark Renninger, and Officers Tina Griswold, Ronald Owens and Greg Richards.  All ticket proceeds from that game will be donated to the Lakewood Police Independent Guild (LPIG) to assist the families of the officers.

“This is something that we not only want to do this year, but do every year” said Rainiers President Aaron Artman.  “The fact of the matter is that law enforcement personnel are too often underappreciated, and this tragedy – and perhaps equally as important - the groundswell of support and appreciation that the people have shown, needs to be remembered for years to come.”

On April 10^th, Rainiers players will also be wearing Lakewood Police Department patches on the sleeves of their uniforms with the initials ‘MR,’ ‘TG,’ ‘RO,’ and ‘GR.’ Those patches will remain on the Rainiers jerseys throughout the entire 2010 season.

“I know that Rainiers’ games hold a special spot in the hearts of thousands in the South Sound including many in our department” said LPIG President Brian Wurts.  “April 10^th will be a celebration of the lives of Mark, Tina, Ronald and Greg as well as honoring the service of all peace officers while spending time with friends and family.”

More details about the exact activities and tributes to take place on April 10^th will be released closer to the start of the 2010 Tacoma Rainiers season.