In an emotionally charged ceremony, the City of Edgewood, together with its Police Department, has dedicated a street in remembrance of Deputy Dom Calata, who was killed in the line of duty in 2022. An official reveal of the street sign marked the inauguration of 'Dom Calata Way E.' Details from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department blotter described the scene where family, friends, and members of the community gathered to honor the fallen deputy.
Located just off Meridian Ave E and 24th St. E, near the Edgewood City Hall, the newly named Dom Calata Way E stands as a testament to a life devoted to public service. In a moving performance, Dom Calata's wife, Erin Calata, and her friend, Kathryn Burke, offered their vocals in tribute to him.
The dedication ceremony provided a moment of collective mourning and recognition for Deputy Calata's ultimate sacrifice. The act of renaming a street serves as a public and permanent record of his service and a point of connection for the community he served. It ensures that the legacy of Deputy Calata will be literally and figuratively written into the fabric of the community.
As visitors and residents of Edgewood drive down the thoroughfare, they will be reminded of the Deputy's courage and dedication. For many, this gesture helps to maintain a connection to a local hero whose actions transcend the circumstances of his passing and inspire a collective sense of gratitude and respect within the community.
