Tuba Man Memorial Set for Wednesday at Qwest

When we heard about the murder of the Tuba Man, Ed McMichael, we were really shaken by it. We've been heartened, though, by the outpouring of emotion from people everywhere; the Seattle Times says that "about 150 people gathered Saturday morning at Seattle Center for an informal musical memorial to the Tuba Man," and another public memorial has been set for this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Qwest Field (800 Occidental Ave S.) Local radio's Robin & Maynard and Art Thiel and Ken Schram are attending, and "the wearing of funny hats in tribute to Ed McMichael is encouraged." In addition, there's a memorial fund to help pay for McMichael's plot, grave marker and funeral expenses. Donations can be made to the Edward "Tuba Man" McMichael Memorial Fund, in person at a Bank of America branch, or by sending a check to the fund at P.O. Box 4985, Federal Way, WA 98063. (H/t to Seattle Metblogs)