An intersection in Marine Lance Cpl. Seth Sharp’s hometown will be dedicated in his honor this afternoon.

The intersection of U.S. 41 and Ga. 140 in Adairsville will be dedicated in honor of Sharp, who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan one year ago.

The ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m today outside of the United Community Bank, which is located on the southeast corner of the intersection.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event. A memorial service is scheduled at 6 p.m. at the New Life Ministries church, 311 Main St., in Adairsville.

On July 2, 2009, Sharp, of Adairsville was killed in action during the push to take the Helmand Valley back from the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Cassville, introduced legislation (HR 1686) designating the intersection of US Highway 41 and State Highway 140 in Adairsville as the LCPL Seth Sharp Memorial Interchange.

The resolution unanimously passed both the House and Senate, and was signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue.

“We can never repay the sacrifice that Seth and his family have made for us,” said Loudermilk, “but this intersection will serve as a reminder to everyone that passes through Adairsville that there is a cost for our freedom.”

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