Salem-Area Traffic Alert: Marion County Sheriff Deputy Funeral Procession Has Ended

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Traffic circulation will be significantly limited in central, northeast, and east Salem during the late afternoon Thursday, as a result of the funeral procession for Marion County Sheriff Deputy Kelly Fredinburg, who was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 99E on Saturday, June 16th.

A memorial service will be held, beginning at 2:00 PM, at the Salem Armory, located on 17th Street NE at the Oregon State Fairgrounds.

The funeral procession, anticipated to consist of approximately 400 vehicles, will depart, after completion of the memorial service, from the Salem Armory at approximately 3:30 PM and will travel southbound on 17th Street, turning westbound onto State Street, then up 13th Street and westbound on Court Street NE.

The procession will travel past the Capitol building, then turn southbound on High Street NE, passing the Marion County Courthouse and turning to proceed eastbound on State Street through central and east Salem.

The procession will turn and travel southbound on Cordon Road SE until it finishes at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training facility on Aumsville Highway SE.

The length and speed of the procession will require a number of temporary street closures and detours.

Traveling eastbound and westbound on Sunnyview Road NE, Madison Street NE, Market Street NE, D Street NE, and Center Street NE in the vicinity of 17th Street NE from 3:30 PM until 5:30 PM.

This includes traveling westbound on State Street from 17th Street to 13th Street.

Traveling southbound on 17th Street from Sunnyview Road NE to State Street from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.;

Traveling in the downtown, central core area of Salem, south of Center Street NE, east of Liberty Street NE, north of Ferry Street SE, and east of, and including 12th Street SE from Bellevue Street SE to Center Street NE from 3:30 PM until 5:30 PM.

Traveling eastbound on State Street from Liberty Street to Cordon Road from 3:45 PM until 6:00 PM.

Traveling southbound on Cordon Road SE from State Street to, and including, Aumsville Highway SE from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Suggested alternate routes would be for north-south traffic to use I-5 or Commercial/Liberty Streets and for east-west traffic to use Silverton Road or Mission Street.

Staging of the procession will require the complete closure of 17th Street NE between Woodrow Street NE and Sunnyview Road NE from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM.

Sunnyview Road NE will also be closed in both directions between 17th Street NE and Evergreen Avenue NE from 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM.

Portions of Salem-Keizer Transit (Cherriots) Bus Routes #1,2, 5, 5a,11,13,16,17, and 20 may be affected by the temporary street closures. For more information, call 503-588-BUSS.

Traffic control at major intersections will be provided through a coordinated effort between Marion County Sheriff's Office, Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department, Salem Public Works, Marion County Public Works, Keizer Public Works, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Motorcycle officers representing several cities throughout the Willamette Valley will be accompanying and assisting the procession.

"It is our hope that motorists will plan ahead, adjust their schedules, exercise patience on Thursday afternoon during the procession, and take time to reflect on the sacrifice made by Deputy Fredinburg," says Mark Becktel, Transportation Services Manager for Salem Public Works.

WHEN I START MY TOUR OF DUTY GOD, WHEREVER CRIME MAY BE, AS I DRIVE THE DARKENED STREETS ALONE, LET ME BE CLOSE TO THEE.

LET ME BE KINDLY TO THE OLD AND TO THE YOUNG, BE STRONG, BUT LET ME TRIUMPH OVER THOSE WHOSE ACTS ARE CRUEL AND WRONG.

LORD, IF SOME DARK AND DREARY NIGHT, I MUST GIVE UP MY LIFE, PLEASE DEAR LORD, WITH EVERLASTING LOVE PROTECT MY CHILDREN AND MY WIFE.

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J. Hamill July 3, 2007 2:23 am (Pacific time)

I took my daughter and her friend to this memorial because htey are friends with Kelly's daughter. What I saw during the service and the motorcade was that it was not just a memorial for Deputy Fredinburg but a critical time of healing for ALL of the 100's of law enforcement personel and families present! Kelly is no longer here with us and all of those officers and deputies have to deal with grief, fear, and doubt AND contunue to serve and protect us each day. It is clear to me that no one complaining stood on the road side and watched the cars roll by, with officers, deputies and spouse with tears still falling! It was worth every dime and inconvenience to remind us all to make the most of every moment....moments that were taken away from a man that lived life to the fullest and gave everything FOR US!!!!

Troy June 25, 2007 9:57 am (Pacific time)

You are missing the point entirely folks. The traffic flow was one thing-but 500 cars going along that route? I have no issue with a huge public service--but the planning was way off. Could not the organizers have contracted with Cherriots to bus those attending to the service? Could they not postpone the service until after 6 p.m. to minimize the impact on the community that the procession would cause? We don't see this happening when our soldiers are killed in Afganistan or Iraq--they get a memorial service without procession through town. Instead of closing the streets mentioned==they are two lane in each direction so close one lane-not the entire road. People--if you want to critize a point of view fine--but don't leave childish comments about someone or attack them--attack the point of view. Grow up.

Crstardust June 24, 2007 9:53 am (Pacific time)

Obviously poor old "Neal" is in desperate need of a "life"...and a physician's exam of his southern posterior.

Sara June 22, 2007 1:58 pm (Pacific time)

It made me feel proud to see so many of our heros get involved in this and I thought that it was wonderfull and yes they should do this every time. It would not be an inconveince it would be awsome. Most of us can appreciate this sort of thing. I feel sory for the empty people who can't.

Sarah June 22, 2007 12:09 pm (Pacific time)

I made a myspace in honor of Deputy Kelly James Fredinburg, Please Visit it and pass it along! http://www.myspace.com/MaCoFiDi1

Robert June 22, 2007 12:05 pm (Pacific time)

I can't believe that some people would complain about a minor traffic problem while the whole state pays their respect to a fallen deputy. I had the honor to know Kelly and his wife, and to hear people say that he didn't deserve his memorial or that his memorial caused them an inconvienience makes me sick!! If Neal or Troy had the balls to put on a vest and badge and go out on patrol in a work enviornment like officers and deputies go into every day, I bet they would think twice about what they said! God bless the Fredinburg family.

Come on Losers! June 22, 2007 6:20 am (Pacific time)

This Deputy deserved the funeral he was given. As far as the complaining about traffic, I believe the news media published this event was coming up and the procession route. Hmmmm, I believe if you scroll up on this page you will also read about road closures and alternate routes for drivers. Be thankful you have people here that put their life on the line every day to make this a safer place to live. My thoughts a prayers go out to the Fredinburg family.

A loved one. June 21, 2007 9:49 pm (Pacific time)

Dear Neal: I'm sorry that the life of a fallen Deputy Sheriff is more important than your needing to get home for your wife to cook you dinner. It's called a sign of respect. And yes, giving that the deceased is related to me...He would want this. It's exactly what he wanted. He wanted to leave a mark in the world when he left it, which is exactly what he did. He wanted to be a police officer his whole life, and was extremely proud of what he did. He sacrificed his life every day for strangers like you. The fact that you disrepect him so much makes me ashamed to say that I'm from the same town as you.

Grey June 21, 2007 6:49 pm (Pacific time)

Paralyzed?? Traffic in Chaos??? I got up at 7 am this morning to cover 1/4 of the area this Deputy did WHEN HE WAS ALIVE! And I am doing it on top of my regular shift. An 18 hour day to honor the life of a fellow officer, killed, by the way, in a traffic crash. Maybe traffic should be altered for a day and teach idiots like you two to understand the priveldge of operating a vehicle. Complain about something important like taxes or your lawn and leave this alone. One day, a few hours and it's done. There is less complaints about traffic during the State Fair or for a city parade. I guess people like Neal and Troy believe the world revolves around them and they should get lane preference on the freeway??. Get a freak'n life!!!!! Do what we do and then complain about your traffic woes!

Chad June 21, 2007 6:05 pm (Pacific time)

To this fellow named "Neal"....I'm sure you're a very important person in your own right, but I'm sure you do not place your life in harms way when a citizen screams for help on "911" And that sir is why the city is "paralyzed" as you said! The man placed in the ground today had more honor in is small toe than you have in your entire soul. You make me sick!!!! You talk about how your so concerned about the "cost" and the "crime"...but I know your type....you're a weak, jealous, mealy mouth product of the "what's in it for me" generation. And I'll throw this in as well....I bet tonight if your life was in harms way you wouldn't think twice about calling one of those "cops" to help you...would you?? so I will also call you a hypocrite. Sleep well "neal" knowing more noble men than you will ever be....are protecting us all.

Bird June 21, 2007 4:36 pm (Pacific time)

It isn't a statement against Deputy Fredinburg's service or its importance to suggest that such a large-scale road closure occur after 6pm on a weekday evening. It is, rather, more of a statement honoring the importance of appropriate population management and the importance of traffic safety, which honors the tragic loss of this fine officer who died as the result of unsafe traffic conditions. Creating widespread traffic congestion affects more than comfort. Medical appointments run behind which can affect appropriate medical care. Emergency staff who so graciously volunteer to cover duty shifts in Marion County will have a much more difficult time responding to protect and serve our citizens. It is in support of correcting the wrong that killed this honorable deputy to suggest that he be remembered in a way that won't promote further traffic danger and increase the risks of traffic related injury and death. Let us not call others ignorant without first examining our own assumptive and therefore inflammatory natures.

Troy June 21, 2007 1:34 pm (Pacific time)

Incredible. The City traffic is thrown into chaos, my own place of employment has to have 600 people head out on one driveway instead of two at the end of the workday, and the bus service will be disrupted for hours. A formal service should be held, but not one that would cause this much disruption. If it was the governor or other major public figure, I can understand. You would have to ask-would the deceased want this?

Sue June 21, 2007 1:22 pm (Pacific time)

Neal: So sorry for your inconvenience! This man served and lost his life for you and everyone else living in Marion County. What a shame that YOU should be held up in traffic! Think about what you said. I hope that you really didn't mean it. And yes, there should be a big deal made out of lost soldiers, firefighters, peace officers etc that lose their lives in the line of duty.

Christy June 21, 2007 12:51 pm (Pacific time)

Your comments are ignorant and insulting to every citizen in Salem. This is the first death of a Marion Co. Police officer in the line of duty, so just shut up.

Sherri Daun June 21, 2007 12:30 pm (Pacific time)

Mr. Feldman - Surrounding counties have generously volunteered their time to cover Marion County while those of us at the Sheriff's office pay their respects to Deputy Fredinburg and his family. Law Enforcement staff are also taxpayers. This is the first death in Marion County history to have a Deputy die in the line of duty. And yes, when the first soldier perished from honoring our country while in Iraq, he received the same treatment. It is up to the family to decide on what kind of funeral to have to honor their deceased loved one. And a final note, few jobs require the commitment of taking an oath to be ready to die for their community, country, and people as do Law Enforcement and Military.

cheri June 21, 2007 11:46 am (Pacific time)

why is Sunnyview Rd (NE) closed in both directions while the procession on Aumsville rd?????? SE????

Neal Feldman June 21, 2007 9:26 am (Pacific time)

I a sorry he died and all but why must the entire city be paralyzed because of it? How much is this all going to cost the taxpayers directly and indirectly? How much is crime going to increase when the crooks know half the police are doing this instead of combatting crime? Isn't a formal ceremony enough? Do they do this for EVERY cop or EVERY person who dies? They do not even do it for every soldier. So now with the bar raised so high will we now groan with every report of a local death knowing that such an expensive and inconvenient display is soon to follow?

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