Rename the new Runyon Creek Bridge the Capt. Patrick B. Olson Bridge
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To the Washington (NC) City Council, the Beaufort County Commissioners, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, as well as concerned citizens and friends:
This petition is signed by those in support of naming the recently rebuilt bridge on River Road (N.C. 32) in Washington over Runyon Creek in honor of Captain Patrick Brian Olson.
Patrick Olson perished over the skies of Iraq 27 Feb 1991. Patrick was a native Washingtonian, known to all of us in Beaufort County and Washington, by our generation and by our parents' generation. He was a man who lived his dream of service to his country, and unfortunately died during the execution of that service.
We feel it a fitting tribute to name this bridge in memory of Patrick Olson and his service and his ultimate sacrifice during the first Gulf War. A structure like this bridge is built once in a lifetime in our community, and we expect it to stand for 30-50 years. While WE all remember Patrick, , we want our children and grandchildren to know who he was, why he made the ultimate sacrifice, and why he did what he did. We wish it to be known that he was a genuine American patriot who died defending the freedom that we so often take for granted, and we want it to be known for years to come. We feel this is a fitting tribute to a fallen hometown comrade and friend.
This petition is signed by those in support of naming the recently rebuilt bridge on River Road (N.C. 32) in Washington over Runyon Creek in honor of Captain Patrick Brian Olson.
Patrick Olson perished over the skies of Iraq 27 Feb 1991. Patrick was a native Washingtonian, known to all of us in Beaufort County and Washington, by our generation and by our parents' generation. He was a man who lived his dream of service to his country, and unfortunately died during the execution of that service.
We feel it a fitting tribute to name this bridge in memory of Patrick Olson and his service and his ultimate sacrifice during the first Gulf War. A structure like this bridge is built once in a lifetime in our community, and we expect it to stand for 30-50 years. While WE all remember Patrick, , we want our children and grandchildren to know who he was, why he made the ultimate sacrifice, and why he did what he did. We wish it to be known that he was a genuine American patriot who died defending the freedom that we so often take for granted, and we want it to be known for years to come. We feel this is a fitting tribute to a fallen hometown comrade and friend.
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1,000 signatures
Goal: 5,000
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7 January 2016
2 January 2016
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Frank Lgurnerj
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No better way to say thanks to a friend who died for me and many he did not know so we all could remain free.
Zip Code
27889
29 December 2015
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Tommy Gt
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There is no more fitting memorial for Captain Olson than to have a perpetual reminder of his sacrifice for his nation. Please give this petition every consideration.
Zip Code
27889
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Joe S
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Many thanks for your sacrifice to our great country....it is my honor to honor you by signing this petition.....
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John M
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I knew Pat at the Air Force Academy. He was one of the very best! Truly a standout among standouts. I hope this petition is honored.
Zip Code
32174
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19 October 2015
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L Joshuadavisi
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Always appropriate to honor those who fought and died for our freedom - this "son of Washington" was beloved by so many in this community
Zip Code
27605
15 October 2015
11 October 2015
979.
Mike S
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PatO, your spirit's with us every day! Great friend, USAFA '87 and UPT classmate, funny as hell, and true patriot & American hero! We're all better off for having known Pat!
Zip Code
01516
6 October 2015
2 October 2015
27 September 2015
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Cynthia Ballard
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Petition target:
Washington (NC) City Council, Beaufort County Commissioners, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Washington (NC) City Council, Beaufort County Commissioners, North Carolina Department of Transportation
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