(2/3) The East Main Street Bridge will be formally dedicated on July 25, to honor the memory of the late Vigilant Hose Company firefighter Terry Myers. Permanent highway signs will remind passing motorists of how this community honors ‘First Responders.’

Myers died in the line of duty in 1999 of a heart attack while operating at the scene of a brush fire. Terry was age 50 at the time of his death. His late brothers, Gene and Butch Myers, were also VHC members. And, to this day, Terry’s wife, Wanda, and son, Randy, remain very active with the Company. At the time of his death, VHC Myers was serving on the Company's Board of Directors, a position he held for many years.

For over 33 years, Myers was as an integral part of his hometown fire department. He was renowned for his skill as a safe and effective operator of large emergency vehicles. He was a permanent fixture in the firehouse kitchen, preparing and serving food, plus working on a variety of projects including maintenance of apparatus and the emergency tools carried on them. Terry was widely known and highly regarded throughout the region.

The dedication will begin at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place in the parking area adjacent to the bridge. The public is invited to attend. Attendees may park at the VHC Activities Building on Creamery Rd. (shuttle transportation will be provided). No parking will be available at the event site itself. Following the event, all attendees will be invited to the VHC Activities Building for light fare refreshments.

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