Murfreesboro, TN - A highway sign now stands as a poignant tribute to the courageous service of Chief Warrant Officer Danny Randolph and Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wadham of the Tennessee National Guard. The memorial, erected by State Representative Andy Whitt, honors the memory of these two heroes who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on February 15, 2023.

 

Located on Alabama Highway 53, just north of Huntsville, the sign marks the site of the devastating crash where Wadham, hailing from Joelton, and Randolph, a beloved member of Murfreesboro, perished. The crash occurred in the median between the northbound and southbound lanes of Alabama 53 near the intersection of Burwell Road in Harvest.

 

Both Wadham and Randolph, assigned to A Company, 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion stationed at Berry Field Air National Guard Base in Nashville, were conducting a routine training flight when tragedy struck. Their unwavering dedication to duty and their willingness to sacrifice for the greater good serve as a testament to their character and commitment to serving their nation.