Fifty years after their deaths, Lincoln police officers Allen Lee Harmon and Otis Lee Robison were honored during a ceremony dedicating a mile on Highway 77 to the men.

The portion of Highway 77 between Mile Maker 74 and Mile Marker 75 is now called the Harmon-Robison Memorial Mile.

On November 16, 1974, Harmon and Robison were killed after a traffic stop for suspected drunken driving. The suspect was arrested to receive a field sobriety test. While traveling on Highway 77, the suspect shot and killed the officers.

Robison, also known as “Sonny,” was 22 years old. Harmon, who went by the name “Butch,” was 27 years old.

The ceremony was attended by members of the law enforcement community, leaders, family and friends.

“This is actually the area where they were killed. It’s hard. It’s been really, really hard. Fifty years and the pain still hasn’t gone away. I’m proud, but I’m heartbroken too,” said Sandra Robison Rorrer, sister Officer Robison’s biggest.

“My brother was really special to me. I’m so proud they did that,” she added.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was the keynote speaker at the ceremony.

“I really appreciate that the city of Lincoln was able to honor the fallen officers over 50 years ago. Two people in the prime of their lives were taken not only from the city, but also from their families. The fact that we honor them. So many years later it’s a reflection of law enforcement in communities and why it’s important to honor and recognize their service,” Marshall said.

The new signs marking the memorial mile were put up on Wednesday.