Part of Highway 169 Dedicated To Fallen Collinsville Soldier

Posted: Updated:

Posted by: Kerri Gift - email

A section of Highway 169 is dedicated to a Collinsville soldier who died in Afghanistan.

Specialist Christopher Horton with the Oklahoma National Guard was a sniper.

He died September 9th of 2011 during an attack on his unit.

Thursday, a section of Highway 169 at 106th street north was named after Horton.

Horton's wife, Jane, is comforted that her husband died doing what he loved.

"When you lose the love of your life, you can't tell them that you love them anymore. There's nothing that you can do but represent them here on this Earth and do everything to preserve their memory here. And I'm so thankful to the people who are trying to help me with that and that's all I'm trying to do."

Thursday's dedication is the result of a Senate bill.

It designates four sections of Highway 169 to fallen soldiers.

NewsMore>>
Owasso City Manager Put on Administrative Leave
Owasso City Manager Put on Administrative Leave

The City of Owasso called a special meeting in an attempt to put one of their own on administrative leave.
More >>
The City of Owasso called a special meeting in an attempt to put one of their own on administrative leave.
More >>
Tornado Pales To Matrimony
Tornado Pales To Matrimony
It was a life changing event. "Yeah, we were screaming for help," said Bonnie. And surviving something like this can inspire people to change their lives. "I'm just glad she's here with me," said Shawn. They'veMore >>
The tornado was a life changing event. But that doesn't mean everything will change for Bonnie and Shawn.More >>
Area Lakes Gear Up for Holiday Weekend Rush
Area Lakes Gear Up for Holiday Weekend Rush

Keystone Lake was quiet on Friday afternoon, but in 24 hours, that was expected to change.More >>
Keystone Lake was quiet on Friday afternoon, but in 24 hours, that was expected to change.More >>
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast

Even with few more clouds around Saturday and Sunday it will be very warm with highs in the low to mid 80s.More >>
Even with few more clouds around Saturday and Sunday it will be very warm with highs in the low to mid 80s.More >>
Messages from Moore: Homeowners Speak Out With Signs
Messages from Moore: Homeowners Speak Out With Signs

Following the tornado in Moore, many homeowners in the most devastated areas are taking to spray-painting or posting signs to speak out in the community.More >>
Following the tornado in Moore, many homeowners in the most devastated areas are taking to spray-painting or posting signs to speak out in the community.More >>

EntertainmentMore>>
Tulsa Native to Appear on The Bachelorette
Tulsa Native to Appear on The Bachelorette

A Tulsa native will try to win the heart of Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock when the ninth edition of the ABC’s The Bachelorette premieres Monday on Tulsa’s Channel 8.More >>
A Tulsa native will try to win the heart of Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock when the ninth edition of the ABC’s The Bachelorette premieres Monday on Tulsa’s Channel 8.More >>
Report: Justin Bieber requires $5 million confidentiality waiver for all house guests
Report: Justin Bieber requires $5 million confidentiality waiver for all house guests
Want to hang out at Justin Bieber's house? It might cost you $5 million!More >>
Want to hang out at Justin Bieber's house? It might cost you $5 million!More >>
Brad Pitt on Jennifer Aniston marriage: I was wasting opportunity
Brad Pitt on Jennifer Aniston marriage: I was wasting opportunity
Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.More >>
Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.More >>
Britney Spears wants a daughter someday, says her sons could be future entertainers
Britney Spears wants a daughter someday, says her sons could be future entertainers
Britney Spears said this week in an interview that she hopes to have a daughter to join her two sons, Sean and Jayden.More >>
Britney Spears said this week in an interview that she hopes to have a daughter to join her two sons, Sean and Jayden.More >>
Is Hayden Panettiere wearing an engagement ring?
Is Hayden Panettiere wearing an engagement ring?
Hayden Panettiere turned heads at ABC's Upfront party Tuesday, and it wasn't just because of her curve-hugging purple dress.More >>
Hayden Panettiere turned heads at ABC's Upfront party Tuesday, and it wasn't just because of her curve-hugging purple dress.More >>

Part of Highway 169 Dedicated To Fallen Collinsville Soldier - KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather & Sports

Part of Highway 169 Dedicated To Fallen Collinsville Soldier

NewsMore>>

EntertainmentMore>>