Radio To The Rescue Once Again
• The widow of a fallen police officer from Locust Grove, GA, was recently presented with a customized handicap-accessible SUV for her family, the beautiful result of a partnership between Cumulus Country WKHX (Kicks 101.5)/Atlanta and Carl Black Buick. On February 9, Officer Chase Maddox, a five-year veteran of the Locust Grove Police Department, tragically lost his life in the line of duty, leaving behind his pregnant wife, Alex Maddox, and their seven-year-old special needs son, Braydin. Alex delivered their newborn son, Bodie, just four days later in their hometown of Griffin, GA.
When Kicks 101.5 morning hosts Cadillac Jack and Ali Mac reported the story and discovered the Maddox family’s need for a handicapped-accessible vehicle, they contacted longtime business partner and personal friend, T. Scott Jordan, GM of Carl Black Buick in Kennesaw, to see if he could help. Cadillac said, “T. Scott literally called back within 60 seconds and said they would donate a vehicle for the Maddox family.” With the help of R&R Mobility in Conyers, GA, the fully loaded Carl Black Buick Enclave was customized to be handicapped-accessible exactly to the family’s needs.
Last Thursday afternoon, Cadillac Jack and Ali Mac traveled to Griffin to personally deliver the vehicle to the Maddox family. Alex expressed her gratitude for the generous donation that would make things a little easier for her family during this difficult time. “When I was holding Bodie, it was like I was holding a piece of Officer Maddox. And as a father, looking at this newborn baby, I was heartbroken that he’ll never meet his father,” Cadillac said after his visit.
A bank account has been opened to receive donations for Officer Maddox’s wife and children. Donations to “The Maddox Family Fund” can be made at any United Community Bank location. A GoFundMe account has also been established. Video of the emotional presentation is posted on WKHX.com.
