Memorial Service Today for Sheriff's Deputy, South HIll Resident Shandon Wright

A public memorial service for Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Shandon Wright is scheduled to happen today in Tacoma.

Wright, a South Hill resident, was a five-year veteran of the Sheriff’s department. He died last Thursday after undergoing shoulder surgery for an injury he sustained after an on-duty assault last August. The 29 year-old Sheriff’s Deputy leaves behind his wife, Janessa, and a three year-old daughter. The Pierce County Medical Examiner has not yet determined cause of death.

The service will be held at the Champions Centre, located at 1819 72nd St. in Tacoma. Doors will open at 11 and the ceremony begins at 1 p.m.

There will not be a procession, but there will be a small family motorcade to escort Wright’s family, scheduled to arrive at noon.

The program will include remarks from Wright’s father, his best friend and several colleagues. Gov. Chris Gregoire, Sheriff Paul Pastor and Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy will present the Washington State flag to Wright’s family.

Donations to Wright’s family can be made through the Pierce County Deputies Guild website, http://www.pcdsguild.com/