(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The open visitation for Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns took place on Thursday, after he was killed while removing debris from a highway while on duty.
Local law enforcement, family, and community members gathered at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park to remember fallen Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns.
The 35-year-old was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on the Stevenson.
Police say he pulled over on the shoulder to pick up debris when someone hit him.
He served 11 years and left behind a wife and two young children.
Visitation runs through 8 p.m. The funeral will take place at the same church on Friday.
His family shared a statement thanking the thousands of people who’ve expressed their love and support after this tragedy.
Read the statement below:
The Family of Trooper Clay Carns mourn the loss of their treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. We could never begin to thank law enforcement nor the thousands from our community who have reached out to us to express their love and support.