This morning (5/10/2011) as I was driving to an appointment, I came across one of the saddest scenes I have ever witnessed.

Three things stood out: A young man was obviously distressed, dazed and bewildered; he was holding a red lead attached to a dog lying in the middle of the street with its life's blood staining the road; and thirdly, a young woman in the throes of grief as she tried to take in the scene-- a scene that should never have happened.

I think I know the dog that was killed. A big, friendly dog who greeted almost every walker with a wagging tail and chatter. I was always uplifted whenever I passed by the fence that held the dog in.

The dog didn't seem to mind the fence and certainly didn't mind anyone who walked past. It was a very good dog that shouldn't have had its life ended in that manner.

Please drive carefully on the streets in Burien and elsewhere. As far as I am concerned, Burien is a wonderful neighborhood where my backyard may be your front yard. We are all connected and we need to be mindful of our connectedness.

Elizabeth M. Williams
Seahurst