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Mural of Alex Pretti by Topsy in Seattle (Original Post) bronxiteforever 19 hrs ago OP
It's outside the Swedish Medical Center (First Hill Campus) pat_k 18 hrs ago #1
Thank you for the great info! bronxiteforever 7 hrs ago #15
Awesome, and sad dem4decades 18 hrs ago #2
K & R SunSeeker 17 hrs ago #3
Damned onions. niyad 17 hrs ago #4
But sweet onions. littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #8
They're Relentless... but I think Cha 17 hrs ago #11
So much awful news this week on all levels. I feel llike Sally Field's niyad 16 hrs ago #14
Brilliant. Started on FB. Martin68 17 hrs ago #5
Profound Uncle Joe 17 hrs ago #6
Wow... LaRaven 17 hrs ago #7
... littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #9
May all involved receive everything they deserve. niyad 17 hrs ago #10
That is a Beautiful Tribute to Alex Pretti and Cha 16 hrs ago #12
beautiful and sad at the same time mysteryowl 16 hrs ago #13
Topsy link Tasmanian Devil 2 hrs ago #16
Great info and thank you! bronxiteforever 2 hrs ago #17
I choked up when I saw this . . . cer7711 1 hr ago #18
I can't. orangecrush 47 min ago #19

pat_k

(12,719 posts)
1. It's outside the Swedish Medical Center (First Hill Campus)
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 08:49 PM
18 hrs ago

Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4GxFSqjV/
STREET ART UTOPIA

Don't worry, I've got you.
Rest in Peace, Alex.

Beautiful street art tribute by Topsy (topsy_paints on Instagram) in Seattle, U.S.

This powerful piece by Topsy is located right outside the Swedish Medical Center (First Hill Campus) in Seattle, Washington.
(The photo showing the location is in the comments.)

Cha

(317,464 posts)
11. They're Relentless... but I think
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:28 PM
17 hrs ago

it's good to instead of holding it inside. 💔💔💔

☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜

niyad

(130,131 posts)
14. So much awful news this week on all levels. I feel llike Sally Field's
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:58 PM
16 hrs ago

character in "Steel Magnolias" at her daughter's funeral.

LaRaven

(228 posts)
7. Wow...
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:13 PM
17 hrs ago

This gives me goosebumps and teary eyes. Thank you Alex for your kindness and patriotism.

Cha

(317,464 posts)
12. That is a Beautiful Tribute to Alex Pretti and
Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:34 PM
16 hrs ago

Last edited Tue Jan 27, 2026, 02:14 AM - Edit history (1)

our Democracy. 💔💔💔

☮️🌺🌻🕯️🕊️💜

Mahalo, bronxiteforever

Tasmanian Devil

(56 posts)
16. Topsy link
Tue Jan 27, 2026, 12:59 PM
2 hrs ago

Topsy's home appears to be here ... https://www.instagram.com/topsy_paints/

I want this on a banner / tshirt / everywhere. Maybe with his last words ... "are you ok?"

cer7711

(609 posts)
18. I choked up when I saw this . . .
Tue Jan 27, 2026, 02:24 PM
1 hr ago

. . . and wiped angry tears from my eyes.

And I can assure you this former US marine is no sentimentalist.

The country is poised on the brink . .. of what, only time will tell.

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