Heroes Memorial Bridge Official Dedication in Rockwall-Rowlett Texas
Heroes Memorial Bridge Official Dedication in Rockwall-Rowlett Texas, Beginning at 9am Saturday morning, the Heroes Bridge official dedication took place at the bridge between Rockwall and Rowlett. Resulting in a large turnout from the public for the ceremony. Dignitaries Texas State Senator Bob Hall, Retires Army Lt. Colonel Allen West the current head of the Texas Republican Party and Rob Kyker, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Many speakers from Third Watch motorcycle club, spouses of the casualties of suicide. Hundreds of Veterans and supporters of first responders and veterans alike. over 325 pictures commemorate the event..SCROLL to bottom to see PHOTOS… There are 4 separate galleries
SH 66 Bridge Gets a New Name
Previously it has been known as the SH 66 bridge. The bridge is between Rockwall and Rowlett. Years ago a gentleman began walking the bridge everyday. Jeffrey Gray, his name, is a retired Marine and Rowlett Vet. His daily walks across the bridge were to honor men and women in uniform who make the ultimate sacrifice. During the year flags began appearing on the bridge. American flags. POW/MIA flags. Having been given permission to hang them, Gray was doing so proudly.
Walk the Heroes Memorial Bridge Movement
Eventually, his walks became a mission to remember the 22 uniformed men and women, military and first responders, daily who succumb to suicide. Soon began the Walk the Bridge Movement under the direction of Third Watch LE Motorcycle Club and Rowlett Veterans Resource Outreach Center. An effort to rename the SH 66 bridge the Heroes Bridge gained the support of many state and local companies, residents and officials.
The Renaming of an important bridge between Rockwall and Rowlett Texas
Consequently, beginning at 9am on the morning of Saturday, September 26 the public was in attendance at the renaming ceremony and sign unveiling. Both sides of the bridge were lined with spectators exhibiting pride and patriotism. Veterans, first responders and civilians young and old were cheering, clapping and proudly waving the American flag. As a matter of fact, there were even super heroes in attendance.
Before the Ceremony at Heroes Bridge
The Speakers that prelude the unveiling of the Name of the Bridge
The New Sign is Unveiled
Walking Route 66 known as Heroes Memorial Bridge