Junction shooting update: Fund, benefit to honor Steven Bushaw

**UPDATE – SINCE THIS WAS PUBLISHED, TALARICO’S EVENT TIME MOVED TO 1-5 PM**

We just heard again from Tanya Bushaw, sister of Steven Bushaw, whose shooting death in The Junction on Sunday night remains unsolved – she wants everyone to know about a benefit coming up this weekend, and she has an additional message:

A friend at US Bank is setting up a memorial fund at US Bank. It is supposed to be set up tomorrow afternoon for people to donate to. I believe it will be under Steve’s name…so people just have to mention Steve Bushaw memorial fund but I will find out the final details tomorrow.

(And) Talarico’s has offered to open their establishment for us to hold a benefit evening in memory of Steve. It will be this Sunday evening at 8 pm and it will be a $10 cover for each person and any other donations are welcome as well. They have been so kind to offer a band to play and the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the family. They also told us that kids are welcome to come from 8 until 9 pm. After 9 pm anyone under 21 will not be allowed.

Tanya adds a message that she feels is very important for you to understand:

This had nothing to do with Talarico’s beyond the fact that it happened in front of their business. The people that did this were not patrons of Talarico’s and people should not feel scared to go there. I myself have been there before, and it’s not a place to be afraid of.

(An earlier version of this story included the date/time for the memorial but the family decided they need to keep that invitation-only for now.) Again, as we reported earlier tonight, police haven’t released any new information on the search for the two men who opened fire on Steven Bushaw as he crossed the street late Sunday night, midblock between Alaska and Edmunds. We are continuing to check with them frequently and will let you know whenever there’s anything new to report. 9:37 PM P.S.: The tribute table with flowers and signs is back outside Talarico’s tonight.

11 Replies to "Junction shooting update: Fund, benefit to honor Steven Bushaw"

  • WTF February 3, 2009 (8:21 pm)

    We’re there!

  • GenHillOne February 3, 2009 (8:23 pm)

    First, and again, my condolences to Steven’s family and friends. Tragic.

    I’ve been waiting for a confirmation or denial that some kind of interaction began inside Talarico’s (doesn’t make the escalation any more justified). I can’t say that I was “hoping” it began in the restaurant, but am I supposed to feel better that it didn’t? NOW, I want more info from the police. If this was more random than that, then instead of perhaps (fairly or unfairly) shying away from one establishment, I’m none too excited about being on the sidewalk visiting any Junction business at night. I know, odds and all…just a little more information might be reassuring.

  • Erin February 3, 2009 (9:30 pm)

    We’ll be honored to be there….see you all Sunday!

  • old timer February 3, 2009 (10:15 pm)

    This was a tragic and horrific event.
    I feel so much sorrow for the poor young man’s family.

    Perhaps some contributions to a ‘reward for info’ fund would help to gain some leads.
    Usually low-lifes have a deep need for cash,
    and will rat each other out if enough money is in play.

    As a community,
    we really can not let this go unresolved.

  • Dude February 4, 2009 (7:50 am)

    Is there a photograph of Steven to post?

  • WSB February 4, 2009 (10:05 am)

    Dude, Tanya explained that her parents have decided not to provide one, along with, at least for now, declining public comment. We have a high-school yearbook photo used in one earlier story, thanks to a WSB’er who was at WSHS in the late ’90s, but it’s not a great-quality photo and I don’t plan to keep reusing it. Any time the family (or any friends) make a photo available, we will of course add it … I have always believed strongly that it is important to see and know the faces of those we have lost to crime, rather than, as so often happens, have the only faces associated with the story be those of the suspects once they are arrested… TR

  • Karrie Carter February 4, 2009 (5:46 pm)

    I miss you ERWIN, love you lots Karrie and alex

  • Vollmar in vancouver February 4, 2009 (8:33 pm)

    He lived across the street from my Grandparents and he was always soo very helpful, he would help my grandfather fix the roof or take the wood in from the back, just simple little things. He was the most respectful young adult in the neighborhood. He was an unfortunate victim of senseless violence, Steven will truley be missed. My heart goes out to his family and all who knew and loved him.

  • Jillian February 6, 2009 (5:50 pm)

    Steve was such a funny bastard! I can’t believe this terrible news. All that keeps running through my head is “can i holla at a doink?” He will be missed by alot of people. Boo, I hope you’re sitting pretty somewhere with a random selection of lighters… thanks for the great memories.

  • alkigirl February 8, 2009 (8:46 pm)

    Jillian,

    I’d think, that considering what the family is going through right now, that you’d have a little more respect….Even if you were very close with Stevie, and called each other names, at this time, why on earth, would you call him a bastard?? That implies he’s fatherless. What a slam to his family. He has a wonderful, caring and loving father who is completely devastated right now. I think you owe the family an apology.

  • Leigh Eckert February 9, 2009 (8:45 pm)

    I want you to know that Steve was one of the first people I met moving out to Seattle in 2002. He was one of the first I called a friend. My heart aches since I heard about this. I want you to know how much I valued Steve’s friendship. He was a great guy, and I will always remember him. Pulling out old pictures makes me so happy and sad, all at the same time. I loved him and will cointinue to remember him for forever. Steve, I wish we could have a million more years and memories. You’re the man Erwin, and I will remember all those times we laughed together. I love you deeply, and will cherish the times we had together.

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