WBGZ Radio 5/6/2021 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
A resolution naming part of a busy Godfrey highway after late Godfrey Fire Protection District Captain Jake Ringering is moving through the Illinois capital. A resolution that would designate West Delmar Avenue in Godfrey as it travels between Pierce Lane and Valhalla Cemetery as "The Captain Jake Ringering Memorial Highway" has passed out of the House and will now be considered by the Senate.
State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) spoke of Ringering on the House floor.
Click here for Elik's comments
Captain Ringering lost his life while battling a structure fire on March 6, 2019. A wall collapsed killing Ringering and seriously injuring Godfrey firefighter Luke Warner and two Bethalto firefighters.