Memorial for fallen police officers dedicated

Published 8:57 pm Sunday, November 28, 2010

PARKLAND — The first of two memorials honoring four Lakewood police officers who were killed by a gunman last year has been dedicated.

Monday is the one-year anniversary of the deaths of Sgt. Mark Renninger and officers Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold and Greg Richards.

The four were gunned down at Forza Coffee Shop in Parkland. After a two-day manhunt, suspect Maurice Clemmons was fatally shot by Seattle police officer Benjamin Kelly.

A memorial was dedicated Sunday afternoon outside the coffee shop.

The memorial features four flag poles. A blue police badge is etched on the ground.

The second memorial will be dedicated Monday at the headquarters of the Lakewood police.