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MARION, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin this week ceremonially signed SB 1428, patroned by Senator Travis Hackworth, and HB 1853, patroned by Delegate Jed Arnold designating the bridge on Adwolfe Road and U.S. Route 11/State Route 660 over Interstate 81 in Smyth County as the “Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge.”
“Deputy Reedy’s bravery and commitment to serving the Smyth County community and the Commonwealth will never be forgotten,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Our brave men and women in law enforcement risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. Deputy Reedy’s heroism and willingness to help those in need is a legacy that will live on through his family, friends, and men and women with whom he served.”
Smyth County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hunter D. Reedy was shot and killed while assisting officers from the Marion Police Department with a traffic stop in August 2024.
“Deputy Hunter Reedy will forever be remembered as one of Virginia’s heroes,” said Attorney General Jason Miyares. “We honor Deputy Reedy’s life and his service, and we pray that his family and loved ones find comfort in knowing that Virginia will never forget his sacrifice. May we all live in a way that honors heroes like Hunter — and may he rest easy in a place beyond pain, beyond sorrow, where sacrifice gives way to peace. May God continue to bless Hunter Reedy, his family, and all who selflessly serve our Commonwealth.”
“Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to protect and serve,” said Senator Travis Hackworth. “Deputy Hunter D. Reedy’s bravery will never be forgotten by his community and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The naming of the Deputy Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge is a small way to continue to honor Deputy Reedy for his ultimate sacrifice.”
“I was honored to patron this legislation and am thankful for the Governor signing it into law. The Hunter D. Reedy Memorial Bridge will always be there to remind us of his courage, service, and sacrifice,” said Delegate Jed Arnold.
Deputy Reedy graduated from Chilhowie High School in 2014. Finding his calling in law enforcement, he served at the Southwest Regional Jail, graduated from the Bristol Police Academy, and served the Chilhowie community as a police officer before joining the Smyth County Sheriff’s Department.
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