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Miss Virginia 2014 Pays Honor in Song to Fallen Journalists

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SALEM, Va. (AP) - A new song performed by Miss Virginia 2014 honors the memory of a reporter and videographer who were fatally shot during a live broadcast.

The Roanoke Times reports that Salem-based musician and songwriter Tommy Holcomb recently released a song he wrote in honor of WDBJ's Alison Parker and Adam Ward. The song titled "Forever On The Air" is performed by Miss Virginia 2014 Courtney Garrett.

The proceeds from the sale of the song will go to a foundation established in Parker's memory that supports the arts in southern Virginia. The proceeds will also support a scholarship fund established in Ward's name.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.