Trooper Resolution
The tragic deaths of two West Virginia State Police Troopers will be remembered at the Wallback exit of Interstate 79 in a resolution passed by the House of Delegates Friday.
State Police Cpl. Marshall Bailey and Trooper Eric Workman were shot following a traffic stop just off the exit last August in Clay County. Bailey died at the scene and Workman died a few days later at a Charleston hospital. The man who shot them also died.
The families of the troopers were on the floor of the House Friday for the resolution that will rename that stretch of interstate, the bridges in the area and the state route near the park-and-ride in honor of Bailey and Workman.
Jeff Jenkins
The award-winning native of Pratt, West Virginia took over as head of the news division of Metronews in August of 2000.
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Cory Boothe
After making the ultimate sacrifice it is only fitting that we honor their service in any way possible.
March 22, 2013 at 2:48 pm | Report comment
GregG
I think this is a wonderful idea and a great way to honor the service of these two great men. But, for once, could the media atleast go to google maps and get their facts straight.........the Wallback exit and location of this tragic event is in ROANE COUNTY!
March 22, 2013 at 3:23 pm | Report comment
DWL
Took long enough!
March 22, 2013 at 7:15 pm | Report comment
PFS
An excellent idea and two thumbs up for certain. These two heroes should never be forgotten.
March 22, 2013 at 11:01 pm | Report comment