Four bills have been signed into law to rename portions of Michigan highways after fallen military and police officers.
A portion of I-75 is now named the Corporal DeAngelo Snow Memorial Highway. Snow died in 2010 in Afghanistan at the young age of 22. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his bravery.
Another portion of I-75 will be named after Officer Jessica Nagle-Wilson, who was killed in the line of duty while working for the Hazel Park Police Department in 2002.
A portion of M-85 will be named the Sergeant Craig S. Frank Memorial Highway. Army Specialist Craig S. Frank was killed in Iraq in 2004.
Part of US-131 has been named the Sergeant Ryan J. Proxmire Memorial Highway. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff Sergeant was killed in the line of duty last August during a high-speed chase.
Roanna Proxmire said, “Ryan always made it a point to look up the names on those signs in our travels. Their lives matter and are remembered, and now his name on this sign will serve as a reminder of his dedication to his job and community, his belief in justice, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
