BLOG: Fairway community honors Ofc. Oswald with Parade of Blue, candlelight vigil

FAIRWAY, Kan. (KCTV) - Nearly one week after one of their city’s law enforcement was shot and killed during a stolen vehicle chase, the city of Fairway is paying tribute to his service.

Parade of Blue for Ofc. Jonah Oswald
WATCH LIVE: A KCTV5 special report on the Parade of Blue and candlelight vigil for fallen Fairway Ofc. Jonah Oswald. https://www.kctv5.com/
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Ofc. Jonah Oswald of the Fairway Police Department died Monday from injuries he suffered the day before in the shooting.

Saturday evening, the Fairway community planned a Parade of Blue and candlelight vigil to honor Oswald.

ALSO READ: Here is how the Fairway community is honoring fallen Ofc. Jonah Oswald

Below is a live blog of social media posts from KCTV5 reporters, first responding agencies and the others taking part in the events.

On the right, the door from a patrol car Ofc. Jonah Oswald was driving during a chase a month ago when his car was rammed. On the left, the patrol car he was driving when he answered his last call. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/IyLARleRYw
— Betsy Webster (@BetsyKCTV5) August 13, 2023

Tonight our motor officer was requested to assist and escort the ‘Parade of Blue’ through Johnson County KS honoring...
Posted by Claycomo Police Department on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Tonight we joined our neighboring agencies in the Parade of Blue to remember and honor Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family, friends and colleagues.
Posted by Bonner Springs Police Department on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Our drone captures the dozens of first-responding vehicles following the Parade of Blue in honor of Ofc. Jonah Oswald. LIVE BLOG: https://tinyurl.com/5v5njf8y
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Parade of Blue for Fairway, Kansas Police Officer Jonah Oswald.
Posted by Eric McCollom on Saturday, August 12, 2023

The first responders who participated in tonight’s procession for Ofc. Oswald have arrived at Harmon Park for 9pm vigil. The Fairway Patrol car parked here is the one Ofc. Oswald drove. ⁦@KCTV5⁩ pic.twitter.com/wDprpFi1bV
— Betsy Webster (@BetsyKCTV5) August 13, 2023

Oh my goodness. I was moved to tears by the Parade of Blue to honor fallen Fairway Officer Jonah Oswald. First responders from far & wide, both sides of the state line paid tribute. It was beautiful, but so terribly sad. Thank you to all who joined the tribute. https://t.co/HXRDa1RNOt pic.twitter.com/XplsXwEdkS
— Melissa Rooker (@MelissaRooker) August 13, 2023

💙 PARADE OF BLUE 💙: The Fairway community and beyond honor fallen Ofc. Jonah Oswald. LIVE BLOG: https://tinyurl.com/5v5njf8y
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Such an emotional scene. So many people are lining the streets to honor Ofc. Jonah Oswald who died in the line of duty. @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/Q2YNfiOWph
— Janae' Hancock (@JanaeHancockTV) August 13, 2023

Procession about to take off at 93rd/Metcalf. The sky is honoring Officer Jonah Oswald-Salazar. RIP AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.
Posted by Ifbb Pro Helen Ortiz on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Honoring fallen Fairway PD Officer Oswald. Thanks for all the public support along the route. pic.twitter.com/KyMNmh9Tx1
— Frank Donchez (@OPPD_Chief) August 13, 2023

HAPPENING NOW - Look at this beautiful sight - people lined up on Metcalf Avenue ready to pay their respects and honor...
Posted by Sharon Chen on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Emergency responder procession about to begin - ⁦@KCTV5⁩ pic.twitter.com/v5EvEQLdnS
— Betsy Webster (@BetsyKCTV5) August 13, 2023

PARADE OF BLUE - people around the KC Metro are showing up to honor and pay respect to fallen Fairway Police Department Officer Jonah Oswald. Here’s just a preview before the parade starts. Full coverage on our sister station KSMO-TV. KCTV5 News
Posted by Sharon Chen on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Preparing for the Parade of Blue ⁦@KCTV5⁩ pic.twitter.com/hM5HpkDkjB
— Betsy Webster (@BetsyKCTV5) August 12, 2023

Setting up for flag line to honor Fairway KS Police Officer Jonah Oswald who was killed in the line of duty
Posted by American Legion Post 153, Olathe, Kansas on Saturday, August 12, 2023

Volunteers have placed flags along Metcalf going north from 93rd St for tonight’s Parade of Blue honoring fallen Fairway Ofc. Oswald. Just spoke w an American Legion member. They will be lining the sidewalks from 93rd to 91st. - ⁦@KCTV5⁩ pic.twitter.com/E0zmmeflSe
— Betsy Webster (@BetsyKCTV5) August 12, 2023

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨 as an honor parade for fallen Officer Jonah Oswald, of the Fairway Police, starts at 7:30PM.

It begins at 9300 Metcalf, travels North to Shawnee Mission Pkwy, East to Mission Rd, South to 78th & Mission at Harmon Park in Prairie Village.

A vigil at 9PM. pic.twitter.com/Q5V5aq6lve
— SantaFeTow (@SantaFeTow) August 12, 2023

We will be participating this evening with many other police departments in the 'Parade of Blue' and candlelight vigil...
Posted by Lenexa Police Department on Saturday, August 12, 2023

The Fairway, Kansas Police Department invites the public to join the Parade of Blue and Candlelight Vigil Honoring...
Posted by Prairie Village Police Department on Saturday, August 12, 2023

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