Louisville intersection renamed for two 2025 UPS plane crash victims

Honoring the Youngest Victim and The Neighborhood Dad at a South Louisville Intersection

When Shirline Fedon stepped up to unveil the honorary street signs at the intersection of West Amherst Avenue and South Third Street in Beechmont, she was marking a permanent tribute to the two people her family lost in the devastating November 4, 2025, UPS cargo plane crash. WLKY reported that the new signs bear the names of her father, Louisnes Fedon, whom neighbors affectionately called “The Neighborhood Dad,” and her 3-year-old daughter, Kimberly Asa, known to her family as “Baby Kimmie.”

Exactly one year after Flight 2976 went down, the city observed the anniversary of the crash. The MD-11 cargo plane had just taken off from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport at around 5:15 p.m. heading for Hawaii when an engine separated from the aircraft near Grade Lane, triggering a massive fire and a plume of smoke spanning nearly a mile.

Street signs in Louisville honor 2 victims from UPS plane crash

A City Pauses to Remember Fifteen Lives Lost

The disaster claimed fifteen lives, including the three-person flight crew—Captain Dana Diamond, 62; Captain Richard Wartenberg, 57; and First Officer Lee Truitt, 45—alongside twelve civilians on the ground. Yahoo reported that a private memorial service was hosted by UPS at the Okolona Fire Protection District off Preston Highway, where first responders who rushed into the harrowing scene were honored for their bravery.

During the observance, fifteen people each rang a silver bell to symbolize a life lost, echoing across a community still grappling with grief. Capt. Bob Travis of the Independent Pilots Association spoke directly to the lingering weight of the tragedy during the memorial service, noting that the ongoing pain reflects the depth of what was lost.

Southside Louisville street sign dedicated in honor of 2 victims of UPS plane crash

“A year later, the grief has not gone away, and it shouldn’t. Grief is the price of love and respect,” Capt. Travis said.

Mayor Craig Greenberg and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman addressed the grieving families during the commemorative events, pledging ongoing support as the city rebuilds. The passage of time doesn’t make it easier when you have lost someone you love, Mayor Greenberg shared in remarks covered by WLWT.

Federal Investigators Examine Engine Fatigue Cracking While Boeing Faces Court Dates

While families gather to unveil street signs and ring memorial bells, the official investigation into the structural failure of Flight 2976 continues. According to WLWT, the National Transportation Safety Board has identified fatigue cracking in the engine mount and an internal fractured bearing, but federal investigators have not yet finalized a probable cause or provided a timeline for their final report.

Louisville intersection renamed for two 2025 UPS plane crash victims — Photo: wlwt.com

As the NTSB’s technical review moves forward, accountability measures are shifting to the courts. Boeing and other participating parties are scheduled to return to court at the end of the month in a consolidated lawsuit stemming from the crash, keeping the legal and safety questions surrounding the MD-11 aircraft at the forefront for affected families.

For the Fedon family, finding a way forward is rooted in both memory and action. Shirline recently launched the Asa Love Foundation to support charitable outreach in honor of her father and daughter, ensuring that the legacy of “The Neighborhood Dad” and “Baby Kimmie” endures far beyond the newly dedicated south Louisville street corner.