Dear Editor,

How does one thank such a wonderful community for their outpouring of love and support that they showed to my family and I, through the fatal shooting of our son Steve Bushaw in the Junction on Feb. 1, 2009? Thank you, for all the flowers, cards, teddy bears, soccer balls, and crosses. At this time it’s so hard, but we want the community to know we appreciate it all.

I first want to thank Talarico’s Pizza for their care and love they showed my son; their love and support they showed to my family and I. And for the beautiful memorial they put on in their restaurant. What great food, a nice place to have in West Seattle. Thank you.

Husky Deli, for their great trays of meats and cheeses, and fruit trays, and their support. Thank you.

Menashe Jewelers, for their love and support, thank you.

Puerto Vallarta, for “just being a great restaurant,” thank you.

For all other businesses, just thank you! Thank you!

Also I would like to give a special thank you to Forest Lawn Cemetary, Hope Lutheran Church, St. Bernadette’s Church, the Seattle schools, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Highland Park Imp. Club, and HSA Heat Soccer Association, for all their love, prayers and support.
And to my son’s friends, for all the love and support, the sharing of good times, the laughter, their love and loss of their best friend. Just thank you for sharing so many good times you had with Steve (the family sees-Steve had some true friends) and for all the help you gave to my family. Thanks guys.

I especially want to thank my entire family, my daughter, nieces, and close friends for all their time, much needed love, their sorrows and prayers at this time. Thanks to all of you. We love you all for the family support.

So again, we want to say thank you.

The Bushaw Family
Seattle