COLLIERVILLE, TENN. – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) was in Collierville, Tenn. last Friday to thank emergency personnel who responded to the September 23 Kroger shooting.

“Tennesseans are indebted to the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to help save innocent civilians,” said Senator Blackburn. “I was glad to have the opportunity to thank Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane, Assistant Police Chief Jeff Abeln, and Fire Chief Buddy Billings. We are grateful for their service and for the outpouring of support the town received during a devastating time.”

Pictured (L-R): U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn speaks with Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane and Assistant Police Chief Jeff Abeln.

Pictured (L-R): Collierville Fire Chief Buddy Billings, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Police Chief Dale Lane, Assistant Police Chief Jeff Abeln, and Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner.