John L. Aldridge - Tuscumbia, AL
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N 34° 44.030 W 087° 42.238
16S E 435553 N 3843752
A heartwarming sculpture honoring a man who was a police and fire commissioner for 9 years and Sheriff for 24 years
Waymark Code: WMY76X
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2018
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Buddy Aldridge led a life of service: 24 years as Sheriff, 9 years as Police and Fire commissioner, and in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. There are other, numerous positions he served in the community, leaving a legacy and respect of the citizens of Tuscumbia.
Text on plaques at sculpture:
The Protector
Roger M. Brodin, Sculptor
John L. "Buddy" Aldridge
Sheriff
1975-1999
Dedicated to the youth of Colbert County
"The future will move on their feet and be guided by their attitudes"
Buddy Aldridge's Find A Grave memorial has a nice write-up of his life of service, to the community and the United States:
John Leonard Aldridge