Goodding Memorial at Seaside, Feb. 12

Due to the anticipation of a large response of police officers and firefighters from around the nation attending Sergeant Jason Goodding’s memorial, it is expected that the family of Sgt. Goodding and uniformed emergency personnel will fill the Seaside Convention Center to capacity. Two additional viewing locations in Seaside have been established for the public to attend. Seaside High School and North Coast Family Fellowship. Seaside High School is located at 1901 N. Holladay with access on Highway 101. It is on the procession route and parking will be open after the procession. The service will be viewed in the main gymnasium. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. There is available seating for approximately 800 people, students will be seated separately in the cafeteria. Parking is available on Highway 101 and on side streets around the high school. The high school is wheelchair accessible. Due to road closures throughout the area, this will be the best alternative location for the memorial for those traveling Southbound on Highway 101. North Coast Family Fellowship is located at 2245 N. Wahanna and will also open its doors at 11:45 a.m. The main chapel and youth room seat approximately 725 people. Parking is available for 600 vehicles. There will be reserved handicapped parking available and the building is fully handicapped accessible. This venue is on the detour route and for those heading northbound through Seaside, this will be the best alternative venue. Additionally, several local businesses and venues are offering to stream the memorial live. The list includes the following locations: Astoria – Columbia River Maritime Museum 1792 Marine Dr., Astoria; Hughes-Ransom Mortuary 576 12th St., Astoria; Gearhart – Gearhart Bowling Alley 3518 Highway 101, Gearhart. Seaside – Seaside Cinemas Movie Theater 1026 12th Ave., Seaside; Seaside Fultanos/Arcade 215 Broadway St., Seaside; Seaside Brewing 851 Broadway St., Seaside; Dundees 414 Broadway St., Seaside; Twisted Fish 311 Broadway, Seaside; Pig and Pancake 323 Broadway, Seaside. Cannon Beach – Coaster Theater 108 N. Hemlock Cannon Beach. ODOT signs will be posted throughout the area. Locals and visitors traveling through the area should anticipate delays due to the funeral procession. For those wishing to stream the memorial service, use the following link: http://bit.ly/GooddingMemorial.