Deputies arrived and ordered him to stop, warning that continuing would result in arrest for interfering with government property. Hamilton, undeterred and determined, kept working until he was arrested in front of his young son. While he held no resentment toward the deputies—understanding they were just doing their job—his actions sparked widespread community support.
Many viewed him not as a lawbreaker, but as a heartbroken father trying to protect others from the pain he now lives with daily. Since Cecily’s death, Hamilton has dedicated himself to advocacy, sharing her story with students to promote safer driving and push for infrastructure reform. His story is one of love, loss, and the kind of raw determination that can turn tragedy into purpose.