Four years after the tragic loss of a San Diego police veteran, the community gathered Monday to honor him by designating a city park in his name.
Officer Christopher Wilson was gunned down Oct. 27, 2010 during a SWAT operation at a Bay Terraces apartment building.
At Monday's ceremony, community leaders announced the Skyview Neighborhood Park in Skyline will now be known as “Officer Christopher Wilson Memorial Park.” They also unveiled a 9-foot-long cement sign with the park’s new name.
Dozens of friends, family members and San Diego Police Department officers attended the ceremony to remember the father of two.
Longtime colleague Lt. Steve Behrendt said the park, which is located next to the Southeastern Division police station, is a fitting tribute to his friend.
“Chris spent his whole career here at Southeastern Division. I think it’s a great honor for him. He’s here next to the station where he worked his whole career,” Behrendt said. “It’s a place of honor. The community is able to see it and be reminded of Chris.”
"He was a great guy. I miss him," Behrendt said.
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The Officer Christopher Wilson Memorial Park is located at 7226 Skyline Drive and features a playground, basketball courts and picnic tables.
