COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A bridge over the Chattahoochee River was dedicated Wednesday to a Georgia State Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty.
The ceremony was held at the bridge on South Cobb Drive and James Jackson Highway. The bridge is located on the Cobb County-Fulton County line, and was an area that Trooper Chad LeCroy patrolled.
In December 2010, Trooper LeCroy was gunned down after an attempted traffic stop and chase in northwest Atlanta. LeCroy approached the vehicle and was shot in the neck. He died on the way to the hospital. The man accused of shooting LeCroy, Gregory Favors, remains behind bars.
Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5A sign designating the bridge as the "Trooper Chadwick T. LeCroy Memorial Bridge" was revealed during the ceremony.
"Every time we drive over this bridge and look at the sign, we remember one of our fallen own that did a fantastic job. So it's a, it means a lot to us," said Public Service Commissioner Mark McDonough.
Family members, friends, and fellow troopers were present during the ceremony.
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It's time for government officials to use common sense!!
I think its a great idea to dedicate bridges and memorials to fallen officers,.. but at RUSH HOUR??
Why no 2 p.m.,.. or a saturday morning?!
Gez!! I rolled my window to ask several officers what was going on,.. not ONE was able to just say, "we're dedicating the bridge",.. no, they were all pumped up,.. move along ma'm ,.. move,.. keep driving,.. move along.
A simple answer should not be so had for these men to communicate.
I suggest a memorial to Cobb County Deputy Loren Lilly , who was killed on a New Tears day morning, ( about 5 years ago),. by 2 drunk illegal invaders!
Tears' Day,.. then MK's writing style is above your comprehension level.
Tune back into CNN for your arrogant jumble.