KOKOMO, Ind. – A bridge in Kokomo, Ind. was renamed Wednesday night in memory of a Howard County sheriff's deputy who was killed in March.
Dep. Carl Koontz, 27, was shot and killed in the line of duty while serving a warrant. He left behind is wife, Kassandra, and 1-year-old son, Noah.
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“It’s not about us, it’s about Carl and his family,” said the Howard Co. Commissioners during the bridge dedication.
The bridge, just a quarter mile from the Howard county Sheriffs Department, is located at the intersection of Markland and Park Avenues.
Kassie said Noah gives her strength as it has been nearly five months since she lost her husband.
The county commissioners also read a resolution passed June 20 in honor of Koontz.
Kassie said the outpouring of support from the community has helped her deal with her loss.
"It's amazing. It helps us everyday, just knowing we have the big family, the community, the big family, the law enforcement and our family. Our immediate family," she said.
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Koontz joined the Howard County Sheriffs Department as deputy in 2013.
"I was proud of him for being an officer. I was proud saying I'm his wife," said Kassie.
