Clay Carns, Orland Park and State police

Mourners gather at Orland Park church for funeral of state trooper fatally struck on I-55
Family, close friends and officers from many jurisdictions filed into Parkview Christian Church on Friday for Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns’ funeral.
State police honor Orland Park Trooper Clay Carns in funeral procession
Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, 35, of Orland Park, was honored by colleagues with a funeral procession Friday.
WATCH: Procession for fallen Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns
A funeral will be held for fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who died in a tragic accident while clearing debris from I-55 near Channahon, and is survived by his parents, wife, two children and law enforcement family.
Community to Honor Fallen Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns at Visitation in Orland Park
Visitation for fallen Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns is set for Thursday; he was killed on duty before Christmas.
Funeral procession for Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns of Orland Park planned for Friday
A procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery follows Friday’s funeral for Clay Carns at Parkview Christian Church, Orland Park.
Illinois State police honor trooper fatally struck by vehicle
Clay Carns’ family released a statement saying he was a “treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend” who became a hero when he was killed.
Hundreds of first responders attend funeral for fallen Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Funeral to be held for fallen Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns
Trooper Carns was clearing debris from the roadway on I-55 near Channahon when he was hit and killed by a pickup truck. The driver was charged with a Scott's Law violation for failing to move over and causing Carns' death.
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