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Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska (Coordinates: 61.86620° N, 147.34860° W)
“TROOPER BRUCE A. HECK
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
On a cold winter night, on January 10, 1997, Alaska State Trooper Bruce Heck gave his life in the line of duty near this
location.
While on duty in the area of mile 157.9 of the Glenn Highway, Trooper Heck attempted to arrest a suspect who had run into the woods after wrecking a stolen taxicab. In sub-zero temperatures and deep snow, a struggle ensued where the suspect overpowered Trooper Heck and took his life. The suspect, who was arrested by other officers who arrived on scene shortly thereatter, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
In 1999 the Alaska State Legislature designated the Glenn Highway from Mile 128 to Mile 189 as the TROOPER BRUCE A. HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR so that his sacrifice will not be forgouten.
This monument is placed in remembrance of Trooper Heck's selfless act of giving his life while protecting the citizens of Alaska.” - Attached plate reads like this
Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska (Coordinates: 61.86620° N, 147.34860° W)
“TROOPER BRUCE A. HECK
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
On a cold winter night, on January 10, 1997, Alaska State Trooper Bruce Heck gave his life in the line of duty near this
location.
While on duty in the area of mile 157.9 of the Glenn Highway, Trooper Heck attempted to arrest a suspect who had run into the woods after wrecking a stolen taxicab. In sub-zero temperatures and deep snow, a struggle ensued where the suspect overpowered Trooper Heck and took his life. The suspect, who was arrested by other officers who arrived on scene shortly thereatter, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
In 1999 the Alaska State Legislature designated the Glenn Highway from Mile 128 to Mile 189 as the TROOPER BRUCE A. HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR so that his sacrifice will not be forgouten.
This monument is placed in remembrance of Trooper Heck's selfless act of giving his life while protecting the citizens of Alaska.” - Attached plate reads like this