August 29th 2024.
Officials in Douglas County have made a heartwarming decision to rename a road in Highlands Ranch after a brave student who lost his life in a tragic school shooting in 2019. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the renaming of Lucent Boulevard to Kendrick Castillo Way during a meeting on Tuesday. This road, which stretches from County Line Road to South Broadway, will now serve as a permanent tribute to Kendrick Castillo, a student at STEM School who bravely charged at an armed classmate during the shooting.
The decision to rename the road comes after Kendrick's parents, John and Maria Castillo, requested to honor their son in a meaningful way. They were joined by their attorney, Jason Crow, who is also a congressman. The Castillos have been fighting for transparency in the case and have been pushing for the release of information about the shooting, including any warning signs that may have been missed. They have also refused to accept any settlement money in their pursuit of making the records public.
Kendrick's heroic actions on that fateful day have not gone unnoticed. His classmates and friends, Brendan Bialy and Josh Jones, also showed immense courage and rushed the gunman. Jones was shot twice, while Bialy miraculously escaped without any injuries. The three students have been hailed as heroes for their selfless act of bravery.
The road that will now bear Kendrick's name is located just a mile west of the school where the shooting took place. This road was a part of Kendrick's daily commute to school, making it a fitting location for the tribute. During the public hearing, Kendrick's father expressed his gratitude for the decision and shared that he drives on this road every day, feeling a sense of pride and honor for his son.
This is not the first time that Colorado has honored Kendrick's memory. In 2020, lawmakers voted to rename a portion of C-470, from University Boulevard to Santa Fe Drive, as the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Highway. This thoughtful gesture serves as a reminder of Kendrick's bravery and the community's support for his family.
The renaming of Lucent Boulevard to Kendrick Castillo Way is a beautiful tribute to a young man who sacrificed his life to protect his classmates. It serves as a reminder of the impact that Kendrick had on his community and the legacy that he has left behind. His memory will continue to live on through this road and the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Highway, ensuring that he will never be forgotten.
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