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This bridge re-naming honors military members who have served our country and became disabled or wounded in the course of their military services, as well as the local Disabled American Veteran Chapters, which provides significant assistance to these veterans.
This bridge, in Mahopac, was previously known as the Bryant Pond Road Bridge and has been re-named following the passage of legislation sponsored by Ball and Galef and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on July 3, 2015.
“I would like to thank the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 for their work in making this dedication a reality," said Ball, chairman of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee.
"I was proud to advocate on their behalf to ensure that the Taconic State Parkway bridge at Bryant Pond Road serves as a constant reminder that freedom is not free, it is paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of our service men and women.The men and women returning home from service to our country with injuries incurred in the line of duty are so worthy of this dedication.”
Galef also commented on the new bridge.
“I am so pleased that we were able to pass legislation this year renaming this local bridge," said Galef. "We must honor our service members, both currently serving and those who have served us so bravely in the past, as well as those who will serve in the future, particularly the ones who were injured while in the military and must live with those injuries on a regular basis."
Michael Hartnett, commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 137 commented on the dedication of the bridge.
"The dedication of this bridge and the very visible signage will remind people driving by this location of the importance of the United States Military and all the veterans who have served our country.”
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