Procession and memorial service for Shawn Yim set Friday

Procession route for Shawn Yim's memorial

Slain Metro operator Shawn Yim will be remembered by a bus and transit vehicle procession tomorrow, Friday January 10th. The procession begins at 10am, starting from Atlantic/Central Base, traveling up 4th Avenue to Seattle Center before turning south through the SR-99 tunnel and concluding at the Lumen Field Events Center, where a public memorial service will be held starting at 11am:

A memorial service will be held at the Lumen Field Event Center (also known as WAMU Theater) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Lumen Field is located at 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle.

We appreciate the many condolences and all the expressions of support shared with us as we continue to mourn Yim's death.

Metro is warning that a large number of trip cancellations are likely, given that many operators will be participating in or attending the procession and memorial service. Transit riders are advised to use alternative travel options. More information about tomorrow's events can be found on the Metro Blog.