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KY 1538 now honors First Lieutenant Eric D. Yates

By Chris Jessie
News from the Kentucky Transportation Department

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (May 25, 2012) - The family of First Lieutenant Eric D. Yates unveiled a sign naming KY 1538 (known as St. John Church Road) in his honor on Friday, May 25, 2012. Lieutenant Yates of the 101st Airborne died in the line of duty in 2010. State Senator, Dennis Parrett along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials coordinated the event.

Before introducing Senator Parrett, KYTC District 4 Chief Engineer, Patty Dunaway stated, "I can not think of a more appropriate way to begin the Memorial Day Weekend."

Speaking to the Yates family during the ceremony Senator Parrett said, "This designation is very fitting because Eric grew up on St. John Church Road, went to church on St. John Church Road and is buried at St. John Church Cemetery."

After the unveiling, around 20 members of the family gathered for photographs beside the new sign located at the intersection of KY 1538 and KY 1600. A sign is also located at the western end of KY 1538, at the intersection of KY 1357.

The signs are a result of legislation during the recent general session to designate KY 1538 in Hardin County as the "First Lieutenant Eric D. Yates Memorial Highway. - Chris Jessie




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