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I got a text message last night that said we had a Trooper killed.
I had already gotten off work, so was scrambling around trying to find out what happened and where.
Post 1, Mayfield, is our most far West. Trooper Eric K. Chrisman was patrolling Marshall County, looking for an impaired driver that had been called in to Post.
From the sketchy details I have been told, he spotted the car going the opposite direction and tried to turn on it. Whether he hydroplaned or failed to see an oncoming tractor trailer is unknown to me at this time.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
E.K. Chrisman had graduated from the KSP Academy in January, 2015. He had 6 months of service. He was 23 years old.
He is survived by his parents, and two siblings, along with a host of his brothers and sisters in Gray.
I struggled a bit last night to make heads or tails of it. Glad that he had not been killed in a violent encounter, but saddened that he had lost his life because of target fixation, or because of lack of experience driving under less than favorable conditions.
Mostly I was bummed because he was just a kid. Whatever potential he had, was gone in a blink.
As an old dinosaur, I hate to see talent lost, and grieve for my "little brother" who left us before he got a chance to see and do so many good things.
Then I thanked God that the kid had a chance to fulfill his dream. Thanked him again that he spared me through all those Mountains and valleys, and toasted Trooper E.K. Chrisman with a glass of Elmer T. Lee.
Rest in Peace, little brother.
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Hate to read posts like that. The job is dangerous in many different ways,
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I am very sorry for your loss.
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Then I thanked God that the kid had a chance to fulfill his dream. Thanked him again that he spared me through all those Mountains and valleys, and toasted Trooper E.K. Chrisman with a glass of Elmer T. Lee.
Rest in Peace, little brother. Amen http://redwhiteandbourbon.com/2013/03/24/review-elmer-t-lee/
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CT, that's a sad loss for all State Troopers, but especially here in Kentucky. Condolences to all.
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Damn Joel...my prayers are all involved...including his blue family.
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My feelings exactly. Sorry Joel. I will toast him with Kentuckys finest.
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Joel,
I always hate to hear this kind of news and more so when it's a younger person. Not only was a life cut short, but so often, they leave behind a too young widow and children.
My thoughts and prayers to you, his immediate family, and the larger LE family, all who have to grieve with the loss.
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Prayers sent from here, to all those affected.
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That is a loss for all of us. Prayers sent from N.C.
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This is really unfortunate! What a waste of precious youth. Sorry for your loss. Prayers offered for all close to him.
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Prayers to all involved. I thank God everyday for the men and women who wear the badge.
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CrimsonTide, thank you for the post.. I,too, am saddened by the loss life. My sincere condolences to the Trooper's family and friends.
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Joel, sorry to hear this too. We had a young Trooper gunned down a couple years ago. Its never easy.Its worse with the young ones.
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Condolences to the Family and the Kentucky State Police for the loss of one of their own... as said, how can one justify it happening at such a young age...
I pray for the protection of all Troopers out there as they protect and serve their communities, regardless of what state they serve....
and that goes for all LE officers and especially our campfire brethren...
may the Good Lord watch over you and protect you as you do your daily jobs.. and bring you home safely...
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Condolences to the family of Trooper Chrisman and to the KSP.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
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Sorry to hear that. Sounds like a dedicated young man. We had a young trooper, who lived just a couple miles from our place, die in a very stupid, tragic situation. About a week later his wife and four kids sat in the front row at church, weeping. You could almost hear their hearts breaking.
Godspeed Trooper!
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May he rest in peace and patrol the highways of heaven.
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