30 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com It was originally to be called Long Point Road Extension and the U.S. 17 to Rifle Range Connector road. But it was renamed in honor of officer Kee, who was tragically killed in 1985. On Dec. 13 of that year, at 2:35 a.m., officer Kee stopped an intoxicated driver on Ben Sawyer Boulevard. After placing the driver in the back of his patrol vehicle, Kee was walking around the car when a second drunk driver approached from the rear, sideswiped the police car and hit Kee. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries approximately four hours later. He was only 25 years old. “I was a rookie working the morning (he) died,” said Robin Flores, a former North Charleston officer, in 2008 on the Mount Pleasant Officer Down Memorial Page. “My fellow third shift officers and I were just leaving shift change and headed to MUSC to give blood when we were told in the N. Chas. PD parking lot (he) died. I am so sorry I was unable to help. I still think about that day.” A historical marker was erected in 2003 near the location of the accident at 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd., and a monument was unveiled in 2023 at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park near the First Responders Monument. And Mount Pleasant Town Councilman Jake Rambo said that while the new parkway will greatly benefit area drivers and Mount Pleasant traffic flow, its main importance will be in remembering officer Kee. “Our officers wake up every day and go to work knowing that it could very well be their last day,” Rambo said. “That was what officer Kee did to keep us safe, and it is our duty to remember the sacrifices our officers make, and the one officer Kee made. And I think this road dedication in his honor will help us do just that.” our town Get the Best Solution for Your Home and Budget. Reliable, upfront service for your home’s A/C, heating, plumbing & gas. Make Us Your 1st Choice! BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT 843-518-1479 1stChoiceforAC.com Get the My Choice Service Plan for $158 a Year! 20% off when you mention this add
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