KENTUCKY (2/5/12) - Many sacrifices have been made to bring the level of safety and justice to the state of Kentucky that we now have. SurfKY News would like acknowledge those that paid the ultimate price to uphold that level of safety.

Some Gave All is our tribute to Kentucky Law Enforcement officers that made this ultimate sacrifice, so that Kentucky Citizens can sleep well at night knowing that their families are safe.

This week, SurfKY News would like to acknowledge Trooper Johnny M. Edrington

According to KSP Memorial, Trooper Edrington, age 34, lost his life as a result of shooting incident during a traffic stop on KY 80, seven miles west of London, KY in Laurel County on Dec. 20, 1988.  No suspect was apprehended in the case.

Trooper Edrington was assigned to Post 11 London and had served with the Kentucky State Police for three years. He was survived by his wife, who was expecting the couple's first child. Trooper Edrington is buried in Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville, Ky. In honor of his service and sacrifice, US 68 in Taylor County has been designated the Trooper Johnny M. Edrington Memorial Highway.

SurfKY News salutes Trooper Edrington. We thank you for your dedication to our state, and we honor you and your family for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

J.L. Graham
SurfKY News

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