Paul Schell’s legacy will live on in many ways around Seattle and Langley and now online.
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce created www.ourpaulschell.org as a way to remember his deeds, words and life. Leading up to a large memorial service Oct. 8 in Seattle, people are invited to comment or post through social media sites using the hashtag #OurPaulSchell or #ourpaulschell.
“Paul’s legacy can be seen in everything from the buildings we walk by on our way to work and the art we enjoy around the city to the parks, libraries and policies so intrinsic to our city and region,” said Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President Maud Daudon, who served as deputy mayor and chief of staff for Schell when he was mayor of Seattle, in a news release.
The website includes photos from his life and quotes pulled from news stories about Schell and spoken by the man himself as well as media coverage about his sudden death July 27 after heart surgery complications.
Schell’s memorial will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle.