Hundreds pay tribute to slain UPS drivers at City Hall memorial
Hundreds pay tribute to slain UPS drivers at City Hall memorial
The son of one of the UPS drivers who was killed in last month’s shooting at a San Francisco distribution center said he still feels like he’s in a dream sometimes and he’ll wake up and see his dad.
Wayne Chan, 56, the father of 17-year-old Kyle Chan, was fixing a car for his son’s driving test, a repair he never finished.
Kyle spoke at a memorial at San Francisco City Hall on Sunday, honoring the lives of the three UPS drivers — Wayne Chan; Michael Lefiti, 46; and Benson Louie, 50 — who were killed June 14 after a co-worker shot them at work.
The three were remembered by family, friends, co-workers and local leaders, including San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, as men who were dedicated to their jobs and willing to lend a helping hand.
Many were surprised that the victims were the targets of the gunman, fellow UPS driver Jimmy Chanh Lam, who shot and killed himself after the rampage.
About 300 people attended Sunday’s service, according to the slain men’s union, the Teamsters, which organized the event.
Lefiti, known as Big Mike, was remembered for his gregarious personality and willingness to go to sporting events with friends.