It could have been a very different story to tell if things went off as planned. The City of Seattle could have mourned the deaths of two officers if Officer Britt Sweeney didn't act quick enough. Luckily, the training she received as an officer got her through that fateful night.
Your thoughts for the family of Officer Brenton
In Memory of Officer Tim Brenton
February 7, 1970 - October 31, 2009
Timothy Quinn Brenton was born in Seattle on February 9, 1970. He spent his early childhood in Poulsbo and Woodinville.
Tim later lived in West Seattle, where he graduated from West Seattle High School in 1988. During his high school years Tim was the editor of the school paper and a member of the Seattle Police Explorers. After high school, Tim enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in Wildflecken, Germany and was a veteran of the first Gulf War. One of the highlights of his time in the military was being in Berlin the night the Berlin Wall came down.
After leaving the Army, Tim moved to Spokane where he attended Spokane Community College. While in Spokane, Tim met his future wife Lisa. After graduating Tim pursued his lifelong goal of a career in law enforcement. He began with the Hoquiam Police Department, then moved to the La Conner Police Department, where he served for three years. In 2000, Tim began his career with the Seattle Police Department, fulfilling his lifelong dream following in his father's footsteps.
Tim was a nine year veteran of the police force.
He was a member of the East Precinct Anti-Crime Team and was serving as a field training officer. At the time he was killed, Brenton was training another officer.
According to Seattle Police, Tim had a remarkable conviction for his job as a police officer and its invaluable purpose in society. Being a police officer was all he wanted, it was his calling, and he loved his job.
Brenton is survived by his wife and two small children, 11 and 8 years old. He was 39 years old.
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Officer Brenton is a true hero. I am honored he began his career with our department. Hoquiam residents send their love & support.
Cindy Schmid-Wetzel @ 10:47 PM PST, Nov 6, 2009
may god be with you at this time of loss God is with Tim and loves him very much
John Wallace @ 3:21 PM PST, Nov 6, 2009
Our deepest sympathy and respects for the Brenton Family in this time of hardship. Godspeed, Officer Brenton.
Bassett Family in Oly @ 2:19 PM PST, Nov 6, 2009
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