The transit community from far and wide came together to honor Shawn Yim, A King County Metro driver, who was violently killed while working this week.
On Saturday night, nearly 200 people gathered for a candlelight vigil near the University District intersection where Yim died on Wednesday.
“Brother Shawn Yim. We respect you. We love you,” the group said in prayer.
There was a massive show of support for Yim, who was a nearly 10-year veteran of King County Metro.
“I lost a brother and because it could’ve been me could’ve been any one of these drivers here,” said Lawrence Norfleet Sr.
Norfleet told KIRO 7 that Yim was a hard worker and dedicated to his job.
“He was a nice guy everybody liked him. He worked hard,” Norfleet added. “He was just a caring guy.”
Ken Price, who is the Vice President of ATU 587 Local, says Yim would always ask to work extra hours.
“He definitely wanted to take care of his family working nights to be able to make that,” Price said.
Before this tragedy, Price says Yim would express his safety concerns at work.