Kyle William Deatherage, age 32, died Monday, November 26, 2012.
Illinois State Police, District 18, Motorcycle Trooper, Kyle Deatherage was struck by a semi driver and killed as he stood beside a car on the shoulder during a traffic stop on Interstate 55 at Milepost 62.
Trooper Deatherage was assigned to District 18 as a motorcycle officer. He started with the Illinois State Police in Cadet Class 117, graduating May 31, 2009. Prior to joining the Illinois State Police, he began his law enforcement career as a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy in 2004.
Kyle was one of 29 volunteer Illinois troopers who went to New Jersey this month to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his daughter, Kaylee, age 4 and a his son, Camden, 10 months old. He is also survived by his parents, Barry and April Deatherage of Highland, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral arrangements - Visitation: Friday, November 30, 2012, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois 62294
Illinois State Police walk through at 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2012. A Law Enforcement Officers' walk through for all other agencies will follows at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois.
Interment: Marine City Cemetery.
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ISP Media Release: March 13, 2014
1st Rest Stop Re-Named in Memory of a Fallen Illinois State Police Trooper
Litchfield, IL – Officials from the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Troopers Lodge #41 were joined by state legislators, friends and the law enforcement community to honor fallen Illinois State Police Trooper, Kyle Deatherage by officially designating a rest stop in his name.
Illinois State Police officers along with (Kyle's wife) Sarah Deatherage and other family members unveiled the new rest stop signs which are located on the northbound and southbound Coalfield rest stop exits at milepost 64 on Interstate 55. The Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is the first rest stop to be named after a fallen Illinois State Police Trooper.
On November 26, 2012, while on patrol as a motorcycle officer, Illinois State Police, District 18 Trooper Deatherage was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of northbound I-55 at milepost 62 when he was struck and killed by a truck tractor semi-trailer. Trooper Deatherage joined the Illinois State Police in 2009. He was 32 years of age at the time of the fatal crash.
Law enforcement officials, legislators, friends and family attending the ceremony acknowledged Trooper Deatherage for his bravery and countless contributions to public service, including when he voluntarily traveled to New Jersey to aid the area severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. November 26, 2012, was Trooper Deatherage’s first day back to duty after returning from service in the east coast.
“For the first time, an Illinois State Police Trooper's name will be forever remembered at a rest stop for the public to see and today, we honor that recognition with pride and gratitude,” said Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau. “Kyle was a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice and he leaves behind a legacy of courage, integrity and pride. The Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is here to stay and will be a constant reminder of his brave calling and dedicated service to Illinois State Police,” Grau added.
The efforts to rename the rest stop were initiated by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of the 95th District and sponsored by several State Senators, including Senator William McCann of the 50th District.
"As a dedicated Trooper with the Illinois State Police, Kyle gave his life in service of our great state," said Rosenthal. "His passion, honor and respect for his family and brethren will never be forgotten. Today we join in memorializing this rest stop as a reminder of the sacrifices Trooper Deatherage gave to protect and serve Illinois."
"Today we pay tribute to a selfless hero and I am pleased to be here with Trooper Deatherage’s fellow officers, his wife and children, who I know miss him every day,” said State Senator McCann. “While I wish we never had to erect memorials like this one, it was my honor to help facilitate its approval in the General Assembly. This rest stop will serve as a permanent reminder of his courage and his service to the people of this state.”
In August 2013, memorial signs were placed on Interstate 55 at milepost 62, marking the location of the fatal crash that ended Trooper Deatherage’s life in November 2012.
Today’s ceremony was held at the northbound rest stop renamed in the officer’s honor.
Trooper Kyle W. Deatherage was born in Maryville, Illinois in 1980 and graduated from Triad High School in 1998. Trooper Deatherage held an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis & Clark College.
Trooper Deatherage is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter Kaylee and his son Camden. Other surviving family members include his parents, grandmother, and siblings.
Illinois State Police, District 18, Motorcycle Trooper, Kyle Deatherage was struck by a semi driver and killed as he stood beside a car on the shoulder during a traffic stop on Interstate 55 at Milepost 62.
Trooper Deatherage was assigned to District 18 as a motorcycle officer. He started with the Illinois State Police in Cadet Class 117, graduating May 31, 2009. Prior to joining the Illinois State Police, he began his law enforcement career as a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy in 2004.
Kyle was one of 29 volunteer Illinois troopers who went to New Jersey this month to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his daughter, Kaylee, age 4 and a his son, Camden, 10 months old. He is also survived by his parents, Barry and April Deatherage of Highland, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral arrangements - Visitation: Friday, November 30, 2012, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois 62294
Illinois State Police walk through at 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2012. A Law Enforcement Officers' walk through for all other agencies will follows at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois.
Interment: Marine City Cemetery.
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ISP Media Release: March 13, 2014
1st Rest Stop Re-Named in Memory of a Fallen Illinois State Police Trooper
Litchfield, IL – Officials from the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Troopers Lodge #41 were joined by state legislators, friends and the law enforcement community to honor fallen Illinois State Police Trooper, Kyle Deatherage by officially designating a rest stop in his name.
Illinois State Police officers along with (Kyle's wife) Sarah Deatherage and other family members unveiled the new rest stop signs which are located on the northbound and southbound Coalfield rest stop exits at milepost 64 on Interstate 55. The Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is the first rest stop to be named after a fallen Illinois State Police Trooper.
On November 26, 2012, while on patrol as a motorcycle officer, Illinois State Police, District 18 Trooper Deatherage was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of northbound I-55 at milepost 62 when he was struck and killed by a truck tractor semi-trailer. Trooper Deatherage joined the Illinois State Police in 2009. He was 32 years of age at the time of the fatal crash.
Law enforcement officials, legislators, friends and family attending the ceremony acknowledged Trooper Deatherage for his bravery and countless contributions to public service, including when he voluntarily traveled to New Jersey to aid the area severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. November 26, 2012, was Trooper Deatherage’s first day back to duty after returning from service in the east coast.
“For the first time, an Illinois State Police Trooper's name will be forever remembered at a rest stop for the public to see and today, we honor that recognition with pride and gratitude,” said Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau. “Kyle was a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice and he leaves behind a legacy of courage, integrity and pride. The Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is here to stay and will be a constant reminder of his brave calling and dedicated service to Illinois State Police,” Grau added.
The efforts to rename the rest stop were initiated by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of the 95th District and sponsored by several State Senators, including Senator William McCann of the 50th District.
"As a dedicated Trooper with the Illinois State Police, Kyle gave his life in service of our great state," said Rosenthal. "His passion, honor and respect for his family and brethren will never be forgotten. Today we join in memorializing this rest stop as a reminder of the sacrifices Trooper Deatherage gave to protect and serve Illinois."
"Today we pay tribute to a selfless hero and I am pleased to be here with Trooper Deatherage’s fellow officers, his wife and children, who I know miss him every day,” said State Senator McCann. “While I wish we never had to erect memorials like this one, it was my honor to help facilitate its approval in the General Assembly. This rest stop will serve as a permanent reminder of his courage and his service to the people of this state.”
In August 2013, memorial signs were placed on Interstate 55 at milepost 62, marking the location of the fatal crash that ended Trooper Deatherage’s life in November 2012.
Today’s ceremony was held at the northbound rest stop renamed in the officer’s honor.
Trooper Kyle W. Deatherage was born in Maryville, Illinois in 1980 and graduated from Triad High School in 1998. Trooper Deatherage held an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis & Clark College.
Trooper Deatherage is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter Kaylee and his son Camden. Other surviving family members include his parents, grandmother, and siblings.
Kyle William Deatherage, age 32, died Monday, November 26, 2012.
Illinois State Police, District 18, Motorcycle Trooper, Kyle Deatherage was struck by a semi driver and killed as he stood beside a car on the shoulder during a traffic stop on Interstate 55 at Milepost 62.
Trooper Deatherage was assigned to District 18 as a motorcycle officer. He started with the Illinois State Police in Cadet Class 117, graduating May 31, 2009. Prior to joining the Illinois State Police, he began his law enforcement career as a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy in 2004.
Kyle was one of 29 volunteer Illinois troopers who went to New Jersey this month to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his daughter, Kaylee, age 4 and a his son, Camden, 10 months old. He is also survived by his parents, Barry and April Deatherage of Highland, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral arrangements - Visitation: Friday, November 30, 2012, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois 62294
Illinois State Police walk through at 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2012. A Law Enforcement Officers' walk through for all other agencies will follows at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois.
Interment: Marine City Cemetery.
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ISP Media Release: March 13, 2014
1st Rest Stop Re-Named in Memory of a Fallen Illinois State Police Trooper
Litchfield, IL – Officials from the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Troopers Lodge #41 were joined by state legislators, friends and the law enforcement community to honor fallen Illinois State Police Trooper, Kyle Deatherage by officially designating a rest stop in his name.
Illinois State Police officers along with (Kyle's wife) Sarah Deatherage and other family members unveiled the new rest stop signs which are located on the northbound and southbound Coalfield rest stop exits at milepost 64 on Interstate 55. The Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is the first rest stop to be named after a fallen Illinois State Police Trooper.
On November 26, 2012, while on patrol as a motorcycle officer, Illinois State Police, District 18 Trooper Deatherage was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of northbound I-55 at milepost 62 when he was struck and killed by a truck tractor semi-trailer. Trooper Deatherage joined the Illinois State Police in 2009. He was 32 years of age at the time of the fatal crash.
Law enforcement officials, legislators, friends and family attending the ceremony acknowledged Trooper Deatherage for his bravery and countless contributions to public service, including when he voluntarily traveled to New Jersey to aid the area severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. November 26, 2012, was Trooper Deatherage’s first day back to duty after returning from service in the east coast.
“For the first time, an Illinois State Police Trooper's name will be forever remembered at a rest stop for the public to see and today, we honor that recognition with pride and gratitude,” said Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau. “Kyle was a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice and he leaves behind a legacy of courage, integrity and pride. The Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is here to stay and will be a constant reminder of his brave calling and dedicated service to Illinois State Police,” Grau added.
The efforts to rename the rest stop were initiated by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of the 95th District and sponsored by several State Senators, including Senator William McCann of the 50th District.
"As a dedicated Trooper with the Illinois State Police, Kyle gave his life in service of our great state," said Rosenthal. "His passion, honor and respect for his family and brethren will never be forgotten. Today we join in memorializing this rest stop as a reminder of the sacrifices Trooper Deatherage gave to protect and serve Illinois."
"Today we pay tribute to a selfless hero and I am pleased to be here with Trooper Deatherage’s fellow officers, his wife and children, who I know miss him every day,” said State Senator McCann. “While I wish we never had to erect memorials like this one, it was my honor to help facilitate its approval in the General Assembly. This rest stop will serve as a permanent reminder of his courage and his service to the people of this state.”
In August 2013, memorial signs were placed on Interstate 55 at milepost 62, marking the location of the fatal crash that ended Trooper Deatherage’s life in November 2012.
Today’s ceremony was held at the northbound rest stop renamed in the officer’s honor.
Trooper Kyle W. Deatherage was born in Maryville, Illinois in 1980 and graduated from Triad High School in 1998. Trooper Deatherage held an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis & Clark College.
Trooper Deatherage is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter Kaylee and his son Camden. Other surviving family members include his parents, grandmother, and siblings.
Illinois State Police, District 18, Motorcycle Trooper, Kyle Deatherage was struck by a semi driver and killed as he stood beside a car on the shoulder during a traffic stop on Interstate 55 at Milepost 62.
Trooper Deatherage was assigned to District 18 as a motorcycle officer. He started with the Illinois State Police in Cadet Class 117, graduating May 31, 2009. Prior to joining the Illinois State Police, he began his law enforcement career as a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy in 2004.
Kyle was one of 29 volunteer Illinois troopers who went to New Jersey this month to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Sandy.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his daughter, Kaylee, age 4 and a his son, Camden, 10 months old. He is also survived by his parents, Barry and April Deatherage of Highland, two brothers and a sister.
Funeral arrangements - Visitation: Friday, November 30, 2012, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois 62294
Illinois State Police walk through at 6:00 p.m. on November 30, 2012. A Law Enforcement Officers' walk through for all other agencies will follows at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Triad High School, 703 East Highway 40, Troy, Illinois.
Interment: Marine City Cemetery.
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ISP Media Release: March 13, 2014
1st Rest Stop Re-Named in Memory of a Fallen Illinois State Police Trooper
Litchfield, IL – Officials from the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Troopers Lodge #41 were joined by state legislators, friends and the law enforcement community to honor fallen Illinois State Police Trooper, Kyle Deatherage by officially designating a rest stop in his name.
Illinois State Police officers along with (Kyle's wife) Sarah Deatherage and other family members unveiled the new rest stop signs which are located on the northbound and southbound Coalfield rest stop exits at milepost 64 on Interstate 55. The Trooper Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is the first rest stop to be named after a fallen Illinois State Police Trooper.
On November 26, 2012, while on patrol as a motorcycle officer, Illinois State Police, District 18 Trooper Deatherage was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of northbound I-55 at milepost 62 when he was struck and killed by a truck tractor semi-trailer. Trooper Deatherage joined the Illinois State Police in 2009. He was 32 years of age at the time of the fatal crash.
Law enforcement officials, legislators, friends and family attending the ceremony acknowledged Trooper Deatherage for his bravery and countless contributions to public service, including when he voluntarily traveled to New Jersey to aid the area severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. November 26, 2012, was Trooper Deatherage’s first day back to duty after returning from service in the east coast.
“For the first time, an Illinois State Police Trooper's name will be forever remembered at a rest stop for the public to see and today, we honor that recognition with pride and gratitude,” said Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau. “Kyle was a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice and he leaves behind a legacy of courage, integrity and pride. The Kyle Deatherage Memorial Rest Stop is here to stay and will be a constant reminder of his brave calling and dedicated service to Illinois State Police,” Grau added.
The efforts to rename the rest stop were initiated by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal of the 95th District and sponsored by several State Senators, including Senator William McCann of the 50th District.
"As a dedicated Trooper with the Illinois State Police, Kyle gave his life in service of our great state," said Rosenthal. "His passion, honor and respect for his family and brethren will never be forgotten. Today we join in memorializing this rest stop as a reminder of the sacrifices Trooper Deatherage gave to protect and serve Illinois."
"Today we pay tribute to a selfless hero and I am pleased to be here with Trooper Deatherage’s fellow officers, his wife and children, who I know miss him every day,” said State Senator McCann. “While I wish we never had to erect memorials like this one, it was my honor to help facilitate its approval in the General Assembly. This rest stop will serve as a permanent reminder of his courage and his service to the people of this state.”
In August 2013, memorial signs were placed on Interstate 55 at milepost 62, marking the location of the fatal crash that ended Trooper Deatherage’s life in November 2012.
Today’s ceremony was held at the northbound rest stop renamed in the officer’s honor.
Trooper Kyle W. Deatherage was born in Maryville, Illinois in 1980 and graduated from Triad High School in 1998. Trooper Deatherage held an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis & Clark College.
Trooper Deatherage is survived by his wife, Sarah, his daughter Kaylee and his son Camden. Other surviving family members include his parents, grandmother, and siblings.
