Thursday, May 22, 2008
Fred Mahon Bridge Dedication Set For Saturday
Senate Majority Leader H. Truman Chafin (D-Mingo) is extending an invitation to all Mingo Countians to join him Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2008 at approximately 1:00 p.m., to participate in a dedication ceremony on U.S. Rt. 119 marking the naming of the "USN-R3C Fred Mahon Memorial Bridge".
Radioman 3rd Class Fred Mahon was born in Mingo County, and was the son of Rush Mahon. He believed in serving and protecting his country, and proudly enlisted in the United States Navy at a young age. During a fiery battle of World War II, Mahon was serving on board a ship that sadly, was sunk by enemy fire. The remains of Radioman 3rd Class Fred Mahon were never recovered, and to this day, lies alongside the bodies of his fallen comrades deep within the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
The Veteran’s of Foreign War (VFW) Post 8001 located in Delbarton, W.Va, bears the name of Fred Mahon, honoring the memory of a young man who’s life ended much too soon. Radioman Mahon’s fellow veteran’s asked that Bridge # 30-119-12.76 (2796) also be dedicated to his name, paying further tribute to a soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our great nation.
"I think it is very fitting that we dedicate the "USN-RFC Fred Mahon Memorial Bridge following the conclusion of the Veteran’s Day Ceremonies scheduled in the town of Delbarton Saturday afternoon at 12:00pm.,"
stated Senator Chafin.
"What could possibly be a better time to dedicate this bridge to the memory of a fallen soldier than during a ceremony that honors all veterans who have served our country," remarked the Senator.
Family, friends and elected officials will gather at the U.S. Rt. 119 location immediately following the Town of Delbarton Veteran’s Day Memorial. The bridge is situated near the "Day Star Road" exit, approximately 3/4 of a mile north from Belo/Rt. 65. Special guests will speak during the dedication ceremony, with Senate Majority Leader H.
Truman Chafin serving as Master of Ceremonies.
Radioman 3rd Class Fred Mahon was born in Mingo County, and was the son of Rush Mahon. He believed in serving and protecting his country, and proudly enlisted in the United States Navy at a young age. During a fiery battle of World War II, Mahon was serving on board a ship that sadly, was sunk by enemy fire. The remains of Radioman 3rd Class Fred Mahon were never recovered, and to this day, lies alongside the bodies of his fallen comrades deep within the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
The Veteran’s of Foreign War (VFW) Post 8001 located in Delbarton, W.Va, bears the name of Fred Mahon, honoring the memory of a young man who’s life ended much too soon. Radioman Mahon’s fellow veteran’s asked that Bridge # 30-119-12.76 (2796) also be dedicated to his name, paying further tribute to a soldier who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our great nation.
"I think it is very fitting that we dedicate the "USN-RFC Fred Mahon Memorial Bridge following the conclusion of the Veteran’s Day Ceremonies scheduled in the town of Delbarton Saturday afternoon at 12:00pm.,"
stated Senator Chafin.
"What could possibly be a better time to dedicate this bridge to the memory of a fallen soldier than during a ceremony that honors all veterans who have served our country," remarked the Senator.
Family, friends and elected officials will gather at the U.S. Rt. 119 location immediately following the Town of Delbarton Veteran’s Day Memorial. The bridge is situated near the "Day Star Road" exit, approximately 3/4 of a mile north from Belo/Rt. 65. Special guests will speak during the dedication ceremony, with Senate Majority Leader H.
Truman Chafin serving as Master of Ceremonies.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 12:35 PM 
