WASHINGTON — Federal legislation was introduced Thursday to rename a post office after a trooper who was killed in the line of duty during a pursuit on Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County earlier this year.
The legislation was introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla.
It would rename the U.S. Post Office building located at 290 Northwest Peacock Blvd. in Port St. Lucie in honor of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Zachary Fink.
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Law enforcement community honors fallen FHP Trooper Zachary Fink
"Trooper Fink dedicated his life to making our community a safer place. His tragic death left us all with a heavy heart," Mast said in a statement. "Trooper Fink's bravery and selflessness should inspire us all. He is a hero and should never be forgotten."
Fink graduated from the Florida Highway Patrol Academy in December 2020.
The 26-year-old trooper died Feb. 2 during a high-speed chase while trying to detain a fleeing felon. He is survived by his mother, father and fiance.
