Rep. hopes to rename Lawrenceburg bridges in honor of Vietnam soldiers

(INDIANAPOLIS) – State Representative Garrett Bascom has introduced legislation to name two bridges in Lawrenceburg in honor of two Vietnam soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

The resolution would rename the eastbound bridges on U.S. Highway 50 over Tanners Creek in Lawrenceburg the "Lary D. Fogle Memorial Bridge," and the westbound flyover bridge on U.S. Highway 50 in Lawrenceburg the "Thomas G. Denning Memorial Bridge."

Lary D. Fogle was an Army airborne paratrooper who was the first Dearborn County resident to be killed in Vietnam. He was 18-years-old at the time of his death and his name is memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Panel 4E, Line 30.

Tommy Denning was a Marine serving at Quang Tri . He was killed while leading an assault and his name is honored on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 16E, Line 1.

Both Fogle and Dennings graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 1965. 

"These two hometown heroes showed their dedication to our country and its ideals, giving everything they had in their service," Bascom said. "This name change would serve as a reminder to the residents of Lawrenceburg of the sacrifices men like Fogle and Denning have made for our country's freedom and security."

The resolution moved out of the House Roads and Transportation Committee and now goes to the House floor for consideration. To learn more, visit iga.in.gov.