CLICK ON "PASS IN REVIEW" FOR A MEMORIAL TO THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED ON

	AN ACT naming the bridge over the Souhegan River on the F.E. Everett turnpike in the town of Merrimack, New Hampshire, The "Merrill's Marauders" bridge. Sponsored by: State Senator James Squires, Dist. 12 Approved: April 1, 1998 Effective: May 31, 1998 Dedicated: November 11, 1999	N.H. State Senator James Squires

The Bridge was a favorite of General Merrill when he was the Highway Commissioner during the administration of Governor Hugh Gregg between 1953 - 1955 The dedication was held, Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 1999. Honoring Merrill's Marauders for their accomplishments in the Northern Burma campaign in World War II. In conjunction with the NH Department of Transportation, two prominent signs have been placed on both ends of the bridge. These signs contain the Marauder emblem along with the words: "Merrill's Marauders Bridge." The Merrill's Marauders Association would like to thank the great state of New Hampshire, Senator James Squires and former Governor Hugh Gregg for this honor and efforts in making this day possible.
Dedication Ceremony November 11, 1999
OPENING Hon. James Squires COLOR GUARD ADVANCE Honor Guards INVOCATION Rev. Donald Rowley WELCOME ON BEHALF OF STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Hon. Jeanne Shaheen WELCOME FROM MERRIMACK Hon. Robert W. Brundige WHY THIS BRIDGE? Hon. Hugh Gregg INTRODUCTIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hon. James Squires INTRODUCTION OF PHILLIP PIAZZA Mr. David Quaid INTRODUCTION OF MERRILL"S MARAUDERS SPECIAL GUESTS Mr. Phillip Piazza ADDRESS Mr. Phillip Piazza UNVEILING Hon. Jeanne Shaheen Mr. Phillip Piazza Hon. James Squieres BENEDICTION Rev. Donald Rowley TAPS AND RETURN OF COLORS Honor Guard CLOSING Hon. James Squires	Senator James Squires Governor Jeanne Shaheen Former Governor Hugh Gregg Mr. David Quaid Mr. Phillip Piazza The Sign Taps
OTHER PHOTOS

SPECIAL GUEST
Mrs Frank D. Merrill	US Senator John McCain	Ms Connie Stevens

ACKNOWLEDGDEMENTS
This ceremony was made possible by the encouragement and help of a great many organizations and individuals. We wish to thank them. To the many individuals who contacted the state of New Hampshire and the Merrill's Marauders Association, about the event and where present for the ceremony, we are grateful for your interest. State Senator James Squires for sponsoring the bill, his commitment to the event and his tremendous efforts in bringing the ceremony to a reality. The Merrill's Marauders Association will be eternally grateful. Former Governor, Hugh Gregg (A fellow C.B.I. veteran) for his loyalty to and friendship with Gen. Merrill and his efforts and commitment to the project, Sir the Merrill's Marauders salute you. Governor, Jeanne Shaheen for your support of the project and for allowing your great state to bestow this great honor on the Marauders. Commissioner Leon S. Kenison, Director John W. Clement, and especially the Turnpike Project Designer, Michael O'Malley, of the NH Dept. Of Transportation. Without there help this occasion would not have taken place. Commissioner Richard Flynn of the Department of Safety and the State Police officers who so kindly blocked off the highway during the ceremony. The Rev. Donald Rowley for offering your spiritual guidance to the ceremony. The Honorable Griffen Dalianis, Commander of the New Hampshire's Disabled Veterans for his assistance in coordinating the event. Mr. Byron (Bucky) Buckingham, Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Auxillary units of a number of Nashua military organizations. The Color Guards for he ceremony included: The Fleet Reserve, the Nashua VFW Post 483 State Color Guard, and The American Legion Coffey Post. On behalf of all Merrill's Marauders, we would like to thank the great state of New Hampshire and all it's citizens for the recognition and the honor.

CLICK ON "PASS IN REVIEW" FOR
A MEMORIAL TO THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED ON