LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC Memorial Bridge

Act 63 of 2024, § 3, under MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES - DESIGNATION.

Act 63 of 2024, § 3

Section 3. LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC Memorial Bridge.

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1) Ralph John Fabbri was born September 29, 1989, in Altoona, Blair County.

(2) LCPL Fabbri attended Penn Cambria High School and graduated in 2008.

(3) During his time at Penn Cambria, LCPL Fabbri was active in arts groups and had some of his work exhibited at Mount Aloysius College.

(4) Following a period of military service, LCPL Fabbri intended to become an art teacher.

(5) On August 11, 2008, LCPL Fabbri enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.

(6) LCPL Fabbri was assigned to the Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.

(7) LCPL Fabbri was deployed to Afghanistan and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom.

(8) On September 28, 2010, LCPL Fabbri was killed in action in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

(9) LCPL Fabbri's death occurred one day before his 21st birthday.

(10) LCPL Fabbri was due home from his tour in October 2010, and was to meet his high school sweetheart at the Marine Corps Ball in November 2010.

(11) Upon his passing, LCPL Fabbri was honored by the Governors of Pennsylvania and California for his ultimate sacrifice to our nation.

(12) LCPL Fabbri's remains traveled under the bridge that is the subject of this section when his body was returned to the United States after his death.

(b) Designation.--The bridge, identified as Bridge Key 5796, carrying State Route 4001 over U.S. Route 22 in Allegheny Township, Blair County, is designated the LCPL Ralph J. Fabbri USMC 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.