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The proposal to rename the bridge and causeway has been officially approved. It is deeply gratifying to see our local heroes receive this proper recognition for their service. We should now keep a watchful eye to ensure the transition proceeds smoothly and honors those we set out to commemorate.

January 16, 2021

Name the Navarre Bridge for our Air Commando Heroes

Name the Navarre Bridge for our Air Commando Heroes

🏆 Won — 1,316 supporters Verified

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Started by Tony Hughes 5 years, 9 months ago

To honor the Air Commandos living in Santa Rosa County, we propose the Navarre Bridge be renamed Air Commando Bridge and the Navarre Causeway be named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) MSgt. John Chapman, USAF.

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Reached 1,000 supporters

December 29, 2020

December 23, 2020

Reaching one hundred signatures confirms that our community truly values the legacy of our local Air Commandos. It is humbling to see so many people lend their names to this effort to honor those who serve. This milestone shows the strength of our shared commitment to this tribute.

Reached 100 supporters

December 23, 2020

December 20, 2020

Seeing the momentum gather toward one hundred signatures reminds me how much this community values our local history. I invite you to send this link to a few neighbors so we can reach this initial milestone by the end of the day.

319 Comments

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Brandon
5 years ago Featured

This is a significant gesture in the recognition toward those in the local community and around the country who have put others' lives before their own in the execution of their duties.

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Liz DeHart
5 years ago Featured

Many local Air Commandos made the ultimate sacrifice! It is only right and fitting that we honor them all by renaming the Navarre Bridge as the Air Commando Bridge!

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Dennis Rowell
5 years ago Featured

As another retired "Quiet Professional" of the Special Ops world I too support this proposal to honor our deserving heros such as MSgt John Chapman.

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Anonymous
5 years ago Featured

MSgt John Chapman have his life for our country and his brothers. There is no higher sacrifice and he and his family deserve this honor. His wife and kids will know he gave all and or community is forever grateful. Never forget our fallen.

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Jeffrey Gagliano
5 years ago Featured

So many men, women, and families of AFSOC make Navarre their home. This is very appropriate for the location. The Navarre community should have a say, and honoring the sacrifices members of our community have made for our country is an outstanding idea.

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Joshua Tyler
5 years ago Featured

As a veteran who served at Hurlburt Field and was a homeowner in Navarre during my time there I feel like naming the bridge for the local military community and honoring MSgt Chapman would be a great honor for the town.

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Daniel Belanger
3 years ago

Great idea

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William Rone
5 years ago

100% hero and American patriot.