Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will hold a blood drive to honor the memory of a state trooper killed by a drunk driver.

Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, invites you to take part in the “Red Cross, Troop H Michael E. Webster Memorial Blood Drive” on Thursday, October 2, 2014. The blood drive will be held at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) Northwest District Office, 3602 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, Missouri.

The blood drive will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. All donors are reminded to please bring a photo ID if they wish to donate.

On October 2, 1993, Corporal Michael E. Webster was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver. Since his untimely death, blood drives like this one have honored his service to the community. Drunk drivers killed 239 people and injured 3,804 in Missouri traffic crashes last year. The Webster family, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the American Red Cross want to encourage everyone to come out and support the Michael E. Webster Blood Drive.

Appointments are not necessary, but if you wish to make an appointment go to savealifenow.org and then enter the sponsor code: msphtrooph or call Troop H Headquarters at (816)387-2345.