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Anthem. The
Honoring Our Heroes American Flag,
provided by Vigilant
Hero’s Bridge Hose Company #6,
flew high over the
Dedicated to U.S. ceremony.
Army 1st Lieutenant Touching remarks
were shared by
Robert Seidel III Seidel’s mother, Sandy
Seidel; his cousin, Sgt.
On October 29, 2016, the bridge Campaign Medal, and War on Emily Seidel; and his Photo by Deb Spalding
spanning U.S. 15 on Maryland Terrorism Service Medal, Army West Point classmate,
Route 140 in Emmitsburg was Overseas Service Ribbon, Ranger Dave Strickler, among remember the sacrifice and service
proudly dedicated to the memory Tab, and the Parachutist Badge. others. of others, every time we cross the
of U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Robert bridge in Emmitsburg.
Seidel III. The bridge dedication ceremony Seidel’s West
was hosted by Frederick County Point graduating
Seidel, along with three others, Councilman Kirby Delauter, a Class of 2004 had
lost their lives on May 18, 2006, military Veteran from northern more soldiers killed
when their Humvee hit an IED Frederick County. This is the than any other class
during combat operations in Iraq. second memorial bridge dedication at the academy. In
Seidel was an Emmitsburg native, Delauter has hosted in District 5 honor of those brave
who loved his home town. At an since legislation was recently passed soldiers, the Class of
early age, he knew he wanted to enabling it in Maryland under 2004 wrote a book
become a soldier. After graduating Delegate William Folden’s Hero’s titled, The Strong
from Catoctin High School in 2000, Highway Act. Gray Line. Also, a
he attended West Point, graduating charity fund has been
with the Class of 2004. While Signs located on each side of established in Seidel’s
serving our country, Seidel earned the bridge designate Seidel’s name memory. The 1LT
many awards and decorations, and rank. One was uncovered Rob Seidel Wounded
including the Purple Heart, Bronze (pictured right) during the ceremony Soldiers Fund is held
Star Medal, Army Achievement that was attended by many special at the Community
Medal, National Defense Service guests, elected officials, veteran Foundation of
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, motorcycle club members, and Frederick County.
Combat Infantryman Badge, Iraq military comrades. Local musician,
Jimmy Rickerd, played the National Seidel loved his
hometown of Emmitsburg. He chose
to be buried there. Now, we can
all acknowledge his sacrifice, and
Anthem. The
Honoring Our Heroes American Flag,
provided by Vigilant
Hero’s Bridge Hose Company #6,
flew high over the
Dedicated to U.S. ceremony.
Army 1st Lieutenant Touching remarks
were shared by
Robert Seidel III Seidel’s mother, Sandy
Seidel; his cousin, Sgt.
On October 29, 2016, the bridge Campaign Medal, and War on Emily Seidel; and his Photo by Deb Spalding
spanning U.S. 15 on Maryland Terrorism Service Medal, Army West Point classmate,
Route 140 in Emmitsburg was Overseas Service Ribbon, Ranger Dave Strickler, among remember the sacrifice and service
proudly dedicated to the memory Tab, and the Parachutist Badge. others. of others, every time we cross the
of U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Robert bridge in Emmitsburg.
Seidel III. The bridge dedication ceremony Seidel’s West
was hosted by Frederick County Point graduating
Seidel, along with three others, Councilman Kirby Delauter, a Class of 2004 had
lost their lives on May 18, 2006, military Veteran from northern more soldiers killed
when their Humvee hit an IED Frederick County. This is the than any other class
during combat operations in Iraq. second memorial bridge dedication at the academy. In
Seidel was an Emmitsburg native, Delauter has hosted in District 5 honor of those brave
who loved his home town. At an since legislation was recently passed soldiers, the Class of
early age, he knew he wanted to enabling it in Maryland under 2004 wrote a book
become a soldier. After graduating Delegate William Folden’s Hero’s titled, The Strong
from Catoctin High School in 2000, Highway Act. Gray Line. Also, a
he attended West Point, graduating charity fund has been
with the Class of 2004. While Signs located on each side of established in Seidel’s
serving our country, Seidel earned the bridge designate Seidel’s name memory. The 1LT
many awards and decorations, and rank. One was uncovered Rob Seidel Wounded
including the Purple Heart, Bronze (pictured right) during the ceremony Soldiers Fund is held
Star Medal, Army Achievement that was attended by many special at the Community
Medal, National Defense Service guests, elected officials, veteran Foundation of
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, motorcycle club members, and Frederick County.
Combat Infantryman Badge, Iraq military comrades. Local musician,
Jimmy Rickerd, played the National Seidel loved his
hometown of Emmitsburg. He chose
to be buried there. Now, we can
all acknowledge his sacrifice, and
