Cowlitz County to close most buildings for Deputy DeRosier’s Memorial Service Wednesday 4/24/2019
Red Leaf Coffee Supports Justin DeRosier’s Family
Yesterday (wednesday) did you notice a difference in the traffic? Red Leaf Coffee and Dutch Bros too gave a portion of their sales to Slain Officer Justin DeRosier’s family. The community support was astonishing. I work in Woodland just a few footsteps down from the Red Leaf Coffee stand, at Woodland Funeral Home… the line of cars was down and around the block all day! Parking lot was extra busy and I even saw Police from several agencies in line to help support this fallen hero. Way to go community! Right on RED LEAF!
Kalama Police Officer Jeff Skeie recounts Saturday Night and Justin DeRosier
Jeff Skeie
To all my friends and family.
I had the worst night of my career Saturday night. Deputy Justin DeRosier calling “shots fired”, “I”m hit” has changed my life, and the lives of so many people, for a very long time. Some, forever.
Kalama Police Sgt. Steve Parker and I both responded as the closest available units to help. I arrived less than a minute after Steve. To see Justin on his knees, was heartbreaking. Justin was able to help us get him into my patrol car so I could bring him to the ambulance which was waiting a distance away.
Steve Parker acted with selfless bravery that night. Knowing a shooter was nearby and had already shot one officer, he volunteered to stay behind and provide needed cover while I brought Justin to a safe location.
Justin DeRosier acted in such a heroic way, I can only hope to live up to his actions should that ever be required of me. Justin wanted Steve and I to be sure to take care of his rifle which was lying on the ground in front of him. He didn’t want it in the wrong hands. While I was driving Justin to the ambulance, he had the presence of mind to calmly give me a description of the shooter, providing as much information as he could.
I knew Justin was hurt bad, but I didn’t expect the horrible and senseless outcome of Justin’s death. These memories will be with me the rest of my life.
The outpouring of help and the quick response from outside agencies was nothing less than remarkable. So many Officers responded to help. They can never be thanked enough.
So many friends and family have been contacting me these past couple days and I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. It’s been a horrible couple of days, but I can honestly say that it would have been so much worse without you.
I was fully prepared to tell my Chief, that night, that I’m done. But, I don’t think it would have been the right decision, even though I can retire at any time. I will get through this and I will retire before too long. I’m going to retire on my terms, not because of the action of that……..we’ll call him a person.
Thank you again, everyone that has been there for me, even if its just in your thoughts and prayers. I’m feeling much better, so please continue to be there for the DeRosier family. They lost so much in that brief moment of time, a life that can never be brought back.
Justin DeRosier, you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.
Lucky 21 Casino Closes ~ 115 employees jobless
April 8th 2019:
The Oak Tree is no more… no notice, no pay, and no word on when or if they will get paid.
The Reflector reports that General Manager Rich Lemieux explained management had contemplated closing the casino in November but decided against it. He said that the business was losing on average $150,000 monthly in the past 12 months, only breaking even for two of those months.
Woodland Funeral Home torn down in preparation of the new LIBRARY!
February 26th 2019 marked the End and the Beginning for this little corner of town. Construction crews were on site to bring down the old iconic Woodland Funeral Home as we break ground for the new and exciting LIBRARY!
Woodland Funeral Home moved their offices down the street a block or so and graciously gave up the long sought after plot of land for the new Library.
You can call or visit Woodland Funeral Home at their same old number (360) 225-8441
Office is now located at 660-A Goerig Street (across from the teriyaki place)
Office hours are Monday – Friday 9am ~ 5pm
If you need them outside of office hours, the same number will get you patched through to a Director.
If you are thinking of doing your pre-arrangement, call Kandi and make an appointment or just walk in and tell her what you need.
Don’t get caught dead in an ugly dress, pre arrange your funeral today! 🙂