The Bellevue Community Foundation started the tradition of painting a shamrock.
This year the foundation chose to honor Bellevue police officer Chris Abbott.
Abbott passed away unexpectedly in November of last year.
About 35 volunteers took part in this yearas painting.
The painting event grows with each passing year, and more people in the area show their support.
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