LILLINGTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- Honoring the life and service of a fallen Harnett County deputy, several agencies joined forces for the first-ever Builders Honor First Responders Project.

A new home in Lillington is being built entirely through the generosity of builders, trade partners and suppliers.

The proceeds from the sale of the home will benefit the family of Deputy Chris Johnson.

Johnson's widow was presented with an American flag during the ceremony. Johnson was a father of four.

Johnson, who worked as a school resource officer at Highland Middle School in Sanford, was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in February 2024.

Johnson had worked at the Harnett County Sheriff's Office for 16 months. Before that, he worked with the Sampson County Sheriff's Office for 16 years and the D

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