BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Part of Airline Highway has officially been renamed in honor of the law enforcement officers killed during the 2016 ambush.

Louisiana State Senator Rick Edmonds unveiled a new sign on the portion of the roadway between 9607 Airline Highway and 9000 Airline Highway. It will now be known as the Jackson, Gerald, Garafola, Tullier Memorial Highway.

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“This is an opportunity to show our respect for these officers, their lives, and dedication to service, as well as their families, with a dedicated portion of the highway that will serve as a reminder of their bravery and the sacrifices they made that day,” Senator Edmonds said.

The law enforcement ambush happened on July 17

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