Memorial Bench for Trooper Jim Saunders to be Dedicated
A dedication ceremony for a memorial bench honoring Trooper Jim Saunders will take place on October 7, 2013, in Leavenworth, WA, coinciding with the 14th anniversary of his death. The bench, crafted by Ben Bark in 2009, serves as a tribute to Saunders, who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Pasco. Attendees will hear from Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste and Mayor Cheri Farivar.