Abrams Introduces Legislation Honoring Patrolman David L. Cole

State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) has introduced legislation that designates a portion of I-71 in Hamilton County as the “Patrolman David L. Cole Memorial Highway.”

Patrolman Cole served the Cincinnati Police Division for five years. He was killed in the line of duty in 1974 near Florence Avenue in Cincinnati while responding to a burglary. He was only 24.

“I am proud to sponsor this legislation to pay tribute to Patrolman Cole,” Abrams said. “A memorial highway is one way to forever remember his dedicated service to protecting the Cincinnati community.”

The bill would designate I-71 North and Southbound between Martin Luther King Drive and Eden Park Drive in Patrolman Cole’s honor.

“My hope is to honor the sacrifice Patrolman Cole made and remind us all to not take for granted the men and women in law enforcement who give so much for our safety.”

Cole was survived by his wife, Cheryl, from whom the idea of this legislation arose, both his parents, and his four siblings.