Memorial For Andrew Hanlon in Silverton, Oregon.

international | crime and justice | other press Sunday August 03, 2008 12:02 by .

Someone on Indymedia Portland has published a set of photographs of a memorial for Andrew Hanlon, an Irish citizen who was shot dead by a police officer recently. A memorial gathering for Andrew is taking place there today.

Excerpt: "I was heartened somewhat when I walked along the streets in Silverton and saw pictures of Andrew in shop windows. There is to be a memorial gathering in town on August 3rd, and a memorial fund has been set up for his family. Citizens are at last beginning to question these police actions. There is unrest now when talking about these police shootings. "What is going on here?" "I want to know what the police department is going to do about this." Silverton residents who used to believe that the officers were there to 'protect and serve' are now beginning to feel uneasy about calling the police for help. Help can be deadly when it carries a gun."

Reflection and photographs at the link below.