Section 8. SFC Raymond R. Buchan Memorial Bridge.
(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) SFC Raymond R. Buchan was born on October 12, 1973, in Johnstown and served the United States in the Army, where he reached the rank of sergeant first class.
(2) A graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School and Central Texas College, SFC Buchan dedicated 16 years, nearly his entire adult life, to serving in the Army.
(3) SFC Buchan was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division in Schweinfurt, Germany, and also served as an Army recruiter in Erie.
(4) On July 1, 2007, SFC Buchan was on his second tour of duty in Iraq when he was killed by small-arms fire in Ta'meem while escorting an explosives team.
(5) SFC Buchan was known for the many friends he made among the Iraqi police with whom he worked.
(6) SFC Buchan was recognized for his selfless service to his country with the following awards: the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal-three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal-two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Recruiter Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with Wheeled Qualification Bar.
(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified by Bridge Key 8671, on that portion of Washington Street over the Stonycreek River in Johnstown City, Cambria County, is designated the SFC Raymond R. Buchan Memorial Bridge.
(c) Signs.--The Department of Transportation shall erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge to traffic in both directions on the bridge.