Libby bridge to be named in honor of fallen Vietnam-era soldier
Gov. Greg Gianforte, center, signs Senate Bill 59, naming the bridge over the Kootenai River in Libby after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur J Rambo. Rambo died in the Vietnam War on Thanksgiving Day, 1969. To Gianforte's right is Rambo's sister, Patty Rambo, and to his left is state Sen. Mike Cuffe, who introduced the bill. (Courtesy photo)
Efforts to have the bridge on Montana 37 above the Kootenai River in Libby named after a local war hero came to fruition last week in Helena.
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 25 into law Jan. 16, naming the bridge after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur J Rambo.
“Honored to help pay tribute to the late Staff Sergeant Arthur J. Rambo alongside his family and friends,” Gianforte said in a statement on social media. “Through the dedication of the Libby bridge, we recognize Artie, and all fallen heroes, for their life of service.”
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