The resolution honors the memories of Adam Russell and Marc Gann by requesting the Alabama Department of Transportation to designate a bridge on U.S. Highway Route 280, which spans Alabama State Highway Route 21 in Sylacauga, as the Adam Russell and Marc Gann Memorial Bridge. Both men tragically lost their lives on April 2, 2023, while attempting a lifesaving mission when the LifeSaver helicopter they were aboard crashed in Shelby County. Mr. Gann, a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot and Army Ranger, had served with the LifeSaver crew since 2007, while Mr. Russell was a dedicated part-time firefighter, paramedic, and registered nurse.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sacrifice made by Russell and Gann in service to others and calls for the erection of appropriate signs or markers to commemorate their contributions. It is a fitting tribute to honor their legacy and the impact they had on their community and the lives they saved. The resolution has been passed by both houses of the Alabama Legislature, reflecting a collective acknowledgment of their heroism.