Luke Bryan Dedicates 'Drink A Beer' Performance to Fallen Michigan Sheriff's Deputy Bradley J. Reckling

Luke Bryan fans were able to witness an emotional performance from the singer. Bryan recently dedicated a tender rendition of “Drink A Beer” to deceased Deputy Sheriff Bradley J. Reckling.

Bryan recently performed at the 99.5 WYCD Hoedown in Clarkston, Michigan, this weekend. Earlier in the week, Reckling died while on duty in Michigan. As the crowd chanted “USA! “, Bryan revealed that he was going to change things. He dedicated the song as a tribute to Reckling and his family.

“So I'm gonna sing this song for… I heard you lost an officer in the line of duty by the name of Brad Reckling,” Bryan said. “We're gonna sing this for him and his family.”

Fans from Michigan and abroad thanked Bryan for his tribute and for thinking of the cop's family and the community during this difficult time. One person wrote: “Classic! RIP, sir and God bless Congressman Reckling's family. Another wrote: “I was there, it was amazing everyone was singing as loud as they could. Friday concert.”

Yet another wrote: “Thank you!!! It's been a tough week for Michigan! »

Luke Bryan Remembers Fallen Officer

One person highlighted recent losses in the community, writing: “We just lost Deputy Bill Butler of the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department in the line of duty over the last few days. Two in one week. »

According to The Associated Press, Reckling responded to reports of a stolen vehicle on Saturday, June 22. Earlier today, someone reported that a thief stole their 2022 Chevrolet Equinox from Red Oaks Water Park in suburban Madison Heights. Reckling was one of several officers searching for the vehicle. He eventually located it in Detroit. That's when the vehicle stopped and the occupants began opening fire.

They shot Reckling in the head, chest and torso. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said Reckling died from those injuries. They then arrested three people in connection with the fatal shooting. Aged 31, Reckling spent nine years on the force. He was married and had three children with another on the way. After his death, the family created a GoFundMe to help cover expenses. The community is in mourning right now.

So I think it was a nice gesture on Bryan's part to acknowledge all the sadness that the community is feeling right now.