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This morning a special ceremony and dedication was hosted by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors. The Business U.S. Highway 29 North bridge in the community of Hurt will be named the Trooper Henry Murray Brooks, Jr., Memorial Bridge. The Route 57 bridge in the community of Bannister will be named the Trooper Henry Noel Harmon Memorial Bridge.
Trooper Harmon joined the Department in 1953 and was assigned to Pittsylvania County upon graduation from the Academy. On January 10, 1960, Trooper Harmon was in the process of arresting a drunk driver in Campbell County, when the arrestee shot the trooper in the neck. Trooper Harmon was immediately and permanently paralyzed from the neck down. He died 35 years later in 1995 at the age of 65. Inspired by his passion for public service and fortitude, Trooper Harmon’s son pursued a law enforcement career, and his grandson is Senior Trooper Henry G. Harmon of Area 43 in Division 6.
Trooper Brooks joined the Department on May 19, 1953 and was assigned to Pittsylvania County upon graduation from the Academy. On June 10, 1956, Trooper Brooks was investigating a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 29 when he and three citizens were struck by a vehicle. Trooper Brooks succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
The VSPA would like to thank the Board of Supervisors for taking the steps to ensure Trooper Henry Murray Brooks, Jr. and Trooper Henry Noel Harmon will never be forgotten for their service and sacrifice.
Below are photos taken at today's service.
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