Supporters work out for families of fallen officers
SEATTLE - At least nine law enforcement officers have been shot in our area in the past few months - and six have died.
One of them, Seattle police officer Tim Brenton, was honored by nearly 100 of his peers on Sunday at a fundraiser and workout.
Several of his family members belong to CrossFit West Seattle, and they were among those sweating it out for a good cause.
The Valentine's Day event was all about lifting weights - and lifting spirits - for the families of fallen police officers, including Brenton.
"There's a lot of people who every day go out and put their lives on the line for us to have all the great things that we have - and sometimes they don't come home," says Zach Filer of CrossFit West Seattle.
For about an hour on Sunday afternoon, nearly 100 people worked their bodies and opened their wallets at the event, donating time, money and energy to support those in uniform.
"It's important to be here today to show support to the family of fallen officers and also support the Behind the Badge Foundation, which does some great work with families of fallen officers as well," says Greg Tomlinson of the Seattle Police Department.
Some of those who helped out were officers themselves. Others were in it for the intense workout.
The goal - to put physical fitness on the line for those who put their lives on the line for us, each and every day.
"It's kind of taken on a life of its own and it's really grown," Filer says. "It's really great how much the community is getting behind it to support the whole family, and just show that we still care."
The Behind the Badge Foundation lists, as its mission, many things - including giving emotional and financial support to families of law enforcement killed or injured in the line of duty.
One of them, Seattle police officer Tim Brenton, was honored by nearly 100 of his peers on Sunday at a fundraiser and workout.
Several of his family members belong to CrossFit West Seattle, and they were among those sweating it out for a good cause.
The Valentine's Day event was all about lifting weights - and lifting spirits - for the families of fallen police officers, including Brenton.
"There's a lot of people who every day go out and put their lives on the line for us to have all the great things that we have - and sometimes they don't come home," says Zach Filer of CrossFit West Seattle.
For about an hour on Sunday afternoon, nearly 100 people worked their bodies and opened their wallets at the event, donating time, money and energy to support those in uniform.
"It's important to be here today to show support to the family of fallen officers and also support the Behind the Badge Foundation, which does some great work with families of fallen officers as well," says Greg Tomlinson of the Seattle Police Department.
Some of those who helped out were officers themselves. Others were in it for the intense workout.
The goal - to put physical fitness on the line for those who put their lives on the line for us, each and every day.
"It's kind of taken on a life of its own and it's really grown," Filer says. "It's really great how much the community is getting behind it to support the whole family, and just show that we still care."
The Behind the Badge Foundation lists, as its mission, many things - including giving emotional and financial support to families of law enforcement killed or injured in the line of duty.
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