Ceremony honors Pontiac Police Officer

Posted on May 1, 2015

A ceremony was held Friday morning on route 23 on Interstate 55 in honor of Ponitac Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier. (Photo courtesy WJBC file photo)

By Terry James

PONTIAC – A crowd gathered Friday morning for a dedication ceremony in honor of Casey Kohlmeier.

Kohlmeier and his K9 partner, Draco, were killed by a drunk driver October 30th, 2013, while he was parked in the median turn-around on Interstate 55.

The ceremony was held on Route 23 on Interstate 55. The stretch between the exits 197 and 201 were named in honor Kohlmeier.

Senator Jason Barickman spoke at the dedication.

Barickman says he saw the renaming of the interstate section as a tribute to Kohlmeier’s memory and legacy. Barickman said Kohlmeier left us with a positive impression and seeing his name in bright lights was probably more than Kohlmeier ever wanted.

Terry James can be reached at [email protected].

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