Workers' Memorial Day ceremony in Champaign to honor two state troopers who died in the line of duty

Workers' Memorial Day ceremony in Champaign to honor two state troopers who died in the line of duty

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Next week’s Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Champaign will honor two Illinois State Police troopers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Two fallen Illinois State Troopers to be honored at Workers Memorial Day in Champaign

SNS - Next Monday evening at Dodds Park in Champaign, as the sun begins to dip over the trees, the names of two Illinois State Police troopers — Corey Thompsen and Todd Hanneken — will be spoken aloud. Their families will be there. So will fellow officers, union leaders, and members of the community. And for a few solemn minutes, the city will pause to remember not just two men, but two lives of service — and sacrifice. Photo: PhotoNews/Clark Br…