I was struck hearing the Indian tradition that speaking about the recently deceased for a period of time was frowned upon as disturbing the newly transitioned spirit of the individual. The tragic death of John T. Williams and the ensuing coverage of the circumstances has created a paradox with tradition and the need to comprehend what occurred. As the city supports a tribute in the form of a totem pole, I wonder if such a totem located in front of an appropriate and acceptable police precinct as a needed reminder of the incident and whatever story told on the totem could be a positive message and memory of Mr. Williams and not disturb his sprit.