Higgins Point Overlook unveiled

The city of Spokane Parks & Recreation hosted an unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019, named in honor of Don Higgins who served the West Central Community Center over three decades. Friends and family of Higgins and community leaders shared about Higgins influence and contributions to the community as Higgins listened.

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Wed., Nov. 20, 2019

City Councilwomen Karen Stratton (left) and Lori Kinnear speak during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Don Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, listened to stories of his own impact from friends, family and community leaders.

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Cheryl Miller speaks while accompanied by Dianne Brown, background, during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Miller and Brown are longtime colleagues of Don Higgins, whom the overlook is named after, and were motivated to make impacts in the Spokane area as well. “It was Don who made people step out of their bubbles,” Brown said.

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A crowd listens during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Don Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, was in attendance for the overlook bearing his namesake, as was his family, friends, community members and leaders who shared stories of his impact.

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The Spokane River is seen on a section of the Centennial Trail near Olmstead Park where the Higgins Point Overlook will be located on Oct. 17, 2019. Don Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, was in attendance for the overlook bearing his namesake, as was his family, friends, community members and leaders who shared stories of his impact.

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Friends and family of Don Higgins unveil the City of Spokane Parks & Recreation-plan for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, and who the overlook was named after, listened to stories of his own impact from friends, family and community leaders.

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Friends and family of Don Higgins unveil the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-plan for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, and who the overlook was named after, listened to stories of his own impact from friends, family and community leaders.

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Scott Hunting, nephew of Don Higgins, hugs his uncle after an emotional speech during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, and who the overlook was named after, listened to stories of his own impact from friends, family and community leaders.

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Scott Hunting, nephew of Don Higgins, resumes his speech after an emotional moment during the City of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, was in attendance for the overlook bearing his namesake, as was his family, friends, community members and leaders who shared stories of his impact.

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Colleagues and longtime friends Cheryl Miller and Don Higgins share a laugh during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, and who the overlook was named after, listened to stories of his own impact from friends, family and community leaders.

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John Caputo, professor at Gonzaga University and a longtime colleague of Don Higgins, speaks during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, was in attendance for the overlook bearing his namesake, as was his family, friends, community members and leaders who shared stories of his impact.

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City Councilwoman Lori Kinnear (left), Don and Janelle Higgins (center) and city Councilwoman Karen Stratton react to a joke by speaker Cheryl Steele during the city of Spokane Parks & Recreation-hosted unveiling for the Higgins Point Overlook on Oct. 17, 2019. Don Higgins, who served the West Central Community Center over three decades, listened to stories of his own impact from friends, family and community leaders.

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