Part of Gainesville street to be renamed for fallen officer

November 29, 2007

WHAT: Northwest 17th Street between West University Avenue and Northwest Eighth Avenue will be renamed Lt. Corey Dahlem Drive to honor the Gainesville Police Department officer, who was killed by a drunken driver the night of UF’s second men’s basketball national championship in April. The street signs will be changed, and UF will unveil a Dahlem memorial plaque on campus. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

WHO: UF President Bernie Machen, UF men’s basketball coach Billy Donovan, UF athletic director Jeremy Foley, Sally Dahlem, City Commissioner Jeanna Mastrodicasa, and Gainesville Chief of Police Norman Botsford are expected to speak. The ceremony is open to the public, and everyone who assisted or was present the night of the incident is especially encouraged to attend.

WHEN: 4 p.m. Dec. 7.

WHERE: The Murphree Hall parking lot at the corner of Buckman Drive and West University Avenue.

CONTACT: Gainesville Police Department Sgt. Art Adkins, 352-393-7517.