MARYSVILLE, Wash. — A Washington State Patrol trooper
lost his life in the line of duty this morning after he was hit
and killed by a driver, the agency reports.

WSP Chief John R. Batiste identified the trooper as Trooper Christopher M. Gadd.

In a press release, Gadd was described as a "dedicated
father, son, brother, and friend."
(KATU)

Trooper Gadd had served with the Washington
State Patrol for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by
his wife, 2-year-old daughter, parents, and
sister.

His father also served with the Washington
State Patrol and his sister serves with the
Texas Highway Patrol.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost a member of the
"Steel Curtain."

Linebacker Andy Russell, who spent his entire NFL
career with the Steelers, passed away on Thursday
night. A cause of death has yet to be announced.

During his 12-season career (1963-76), he helped the
Steelers win Super Bowls IX and X, plus made seven
Pro Bowls. He also appeared in 168 games and made
162 starts. 

 The Spun

 
MIKE  GRACIA

Ronnie Howard & Gig Young in "Walking
Distance", Twilight Zone Episode #5 (10/30/59)

(1960 – 1968)

(1974 – 1984)

1995

Director, producer and screenwriter Ron Howard is
71 years old today.

Howard has received two Academy Awards, four Emmy
Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award.

He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 and
was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013.

Howard has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
for his contributions in film and television.

Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009)

Harvey died on February 28, 2009, at age 90 at a hospital in
Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by family and friends. No
cause of death was stated.

Paul Harvey (right) was an on – air guest when this blogger worked at KATN radio in Boise, Idaho.

Charles Dierkop, known for playing rough-and-tumble roles
in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, has
died at ag e 87.  

Dierkop had recently suffered a heart attack and pneumonia before he died Sunday at a hospital in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
(The Hollywood Reporter)