Politics & Government
A Fallen Soldier Now Has A Bucks County Bridge Named After Him
Bucks County officials recently dedicated an Upper Southampton Township bridge to a man killed in the Vietnam War.
LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Another Bucks County bridge has been dedicated to a fallen soldier.
Bucks County officials recently gathered in Upper Southampton Township for a dedication ceremony to change the name of Bucks County-owned bridge No. 293 to the SP4 Michael Anthony Pastorino, U.S. Army Memorial Bridge.
The 20-year-old died in the Vietnam War while part of a combat patrol.
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He was remembered by his brother, a good friend, and in letters from his Army company as having a kind, calm demeanor.
Pastorino joins a growing list of local soldiers lost in the Vietnam War who have County bridges named in their honor.
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Click here to learn more about Pastorino and the county’s Memorial Bridge program
(Bucks County Government)
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