Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Randy Ingram, who died in the line of duty, was posthumously honored recently at the beginning of the Special Olympics Torch Run held in Nephi.
Ingram was also honored last week at state and national ceremonies for the fallen heroes of law enforcement. Ingram was killed in October when he was struck by a semitrailer truck along the side of I-15 as he was sitting in his parked patrol car after making a traffic stop."Ingram was dedicated to the service of the people," said Juab County Sheriff Dave Carter in making the presentation. Carter called up Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Paul Mangelson; Byron Woodland, commander of the Juab County search and rescue team; and Gordon Young, Juab County commission chairman.
He said he wanted the three to accept the honor for Ingram.
"Randy Ingram was not only a member of the UHP but was a member of the sheriff's office and was a dedicated member of the search and rescue team, where he had donated many volunteer hours of service to others," Carter said.
"This plaque will hang in memory of Randy Ingram in the new public service building when it is completed."
Lynn McAffee, UHP trooper in charge of the local Special Olympics run, also paid tribute to Ingram at the opening ceremonies Tuesday.
"The theme this year is `The Ultimate Sacrifice,' " said McAffee. "Last year Randy Ingram helped with the annual activities, and this year we are paying tribute to his memory."
He said he could not help thinking of his friend as he carried out the duties of organizing the event locally this year. "It was difficult."