PHOENIX — Organizers have nixed an event to temporarily put soon-to-be baseball Hall of Famer Randy Johnson’s name on a Phoenix freeway that is permanently named for an Arizona soldier killed in combat during the Iraq war.

Johnson wore the number “51” while playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Gov. Doug Ducey had planned to participate in a now-canceled event Friday to unveil signage for State Route 51 honoring Johnson.

The Diamondbacks announced the cancellation in a news release late Tuesday, saying concerns expressed by Pfc. Lori Piestewa’s family were understandable.

The Diamondbacks said none of the organizers wanted to pursue the event, noting that Johnson has visited troops overseas and is working with Wounded Warriors.

Johnson’s Hall of Fame induction is scheduled July 26.