The young man will run a mile in honor of fallen hero Iowa State Trooper Sergeant James K. Smith. Smith died in the line of duty. He was tragically shot and killed after a chase in Grundy County on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Cartledge will be running carrying the blue line flag this Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. at Independence JR/SR High School (700 20th Ave SW). Zechariah is encouraging citizens and agencies to join him in a 1-mile walk or run.