Virginia
Herndon community shaken by multiple construction blasts within weeks
Northern Virginia neighborhood shaken by building explosion
Neighbors in a single northern Virginia neighborhood had been shaken once they heard an explosion exterior their properties this morning, the second such blast in two weeks. FOX 5’s David Kaplan explains what occurred.
HERNDON, Va. – Neighbors in a single northern Virginia neighborhood had been shaken once they heard an explosion exterior their properties this morning, the second such blast in two weeks.
Herndon’s Level Rider Lane is a loop close to a brand new improvement being constructed by Christopher Firms.
Final Tuesday, with out warning, neighbors there felt a giant explosion. Then, Friday morning, one other explosion.
“We bought no notification that blasting was going to be taking place and, we’re fairly upset,” mentioned Kevin Anderson.
WATCH: Video reveals home shake from building blast in Herndon
Video reveals a home being shaken in northern Virginia after a second explosion in two weeks occurred at a close-by building website. (VIDEO: Kevin Anders)
Anderson shared a video with FOX 5 of him working at a desk when the explosion occurred, startling him.
“You may hear Dulles Airport from right here. We’re used to loud noises, planes taking off, a whole lot of issues taking place. This was one thing utterly totally different, it was an explosion, the entire home shook,” Anderson mentioned.
In keeping with Fairfax County, Christopher Firms and its contractors did all the things in accordance with code.
Fairfax County has a code requirement of notifying individuals who stay inside 300 ft of the particular spot the place a blast will happen. The county says the contractors did simply that and the method is carefully monitored by the county, an official tells FOX 5.
Floris Lane is a cul de sac that has properties inside 300 ft. Neighbors there say they bought notifications concerning the blast.
Neighbors on Floris Lane inform FOX 5 there was seismographic testing and different checks to make sure the properties wouldn’t be impacted by the blast.
Anderson tells FOX 5 he was nervous concerning the structural integrity of his house and others, and was glad to listen to the testing had been carried out on properties a lot nearer to the blast website.
A consultant from Christopher Firms tells FOX 5 Friday’s blast was the final they wanted to do.
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The Virginia State Police honored its fallen heroes at an exceptional memorial service on Wednesday.
A tolling of the bell, portraits and tributes marked the anniversaries of 13 state troopers who died in the line of duty.
67 state troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice were remembered as each name was called out.
Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the keynote address and used Bible scripture to describe the selflessness of Virginia’s service men and women.
“Today, we honor them. Today, we stand with their families,” Youngkin said. “These were lives that were lived with great purpose and character.”
Families of those killed stood as their loved ones’ names were called, including an entire row of family for fallen trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith.
Trooper Smith was 27 years old when he was killed in a car accident while on duty ten years ago. His widow, Jennifer, and two children were in attendance for the memorial service.
“They were actually one and five when the incident happened, and so, you know, we do live through these memories and these ceremonies because their memories are starting to fade as they’re getting older,” Jennifer Smith said.
“He was the brightest guy I knew. He was adventurous. He taught me music, which I love to this day,” Nathan-Michael William Smith II, 15, said, remembering his father. “As a kid, you know, it’s hard losing a dad, but at the end of the day, you try to push through.”
“I’m just grateful that they get to experience this. They get to, you know, brag on their dad and make their heart smile because they do miss those moments where other children get to spend time with their dads and do different events, so this is like their moment to get to shine on their dad,” Jennifer added.
The Powhatan High School “One Voice” Concert Choir sang the national anthem.
And the Virginia State Police Honor Guard presented a memorial wreath.
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VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TO HONOR ITS FALLEN DURING 2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE – RealRadio804
RICHMOND – The men and women of the Virginia State Police and their families will gather in Richmond on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to honor all public safety professionals who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the safety of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker.
Wednesday’s service will recognize all 67 of the Department’s law enforcement professionals who have died in the line of duty, to include a special tribute to the following sworn members in which 2025 marks a significant milestone:
Inspector Thomas A. Belt, 95 Years Trooper Donald E. Lovelace, 55 Years
Trooper William R. Thompson, 90 Years Investigator Claude E. Seymour, 50 Years
Trooper George F. Miller, 80 Years Trooper Leo Whitt, 40 Years
Trooper William T. Flippen Jr., 80 Years Trooper Henry N. Harmon, 30 Years
Trooper Joseph B. Thomas, 75 Years Trooper Mark D. Barrett, 15 Years
Trooper Robert E. Porter, 75 Years Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith, 10 Years
Trooper Jackie M. Bussard, 55 Years
Each tribute includes a single bell toll and an Honor Guard salute. Additional information on those being honored is available at https://vsp.virginia.gov/about-us/woodson-gallery.
Virginia State Police 2025 Police Officers’ Memorial Service – Media are Invited to Attend
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virginia State Police Gymnasium, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, Va.
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