Cumberland County bridge dedicated to fallen hometown hero

On Oct. 3, 1993, Sgt. First Class Randall Shughart heroically sacrificed his life while providing cover fire to protect the crew of a downed helicopter.

“It is a lasting reminder to each and every person that travels across this bridge of a man who put the safety and freedoms of others above himself," said State Rep. Barb Gleim .A Newville native and Big Spring graduate, Sgt. Shughart’s family says he was “calm and quiet.” On October 3, 1993, he heroically sacrificed his life while providing cover fire to protect the crew of a downed helicopter.

On Thursday, Shughart’s hometown came together to express their gratitude by dedicating the spot where he once played as a kid to him.

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