Wednesday, 01 October 2008 02:18

Bridge To Be Named After Fallen Amador County Soldier

slide6.pngStaff Report - An upcoming bridge dedication ceremony will honor the only Amador County soldier whose life was taken in Iraq . Private First Class Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins, whose funeral was held in August, was killed in action while serving in Baghdad , Iraq . A bill was recently passed to name Amador Creek Bridge on the new bypass in honor of Jay-D Ornsby Adkins. The memorial program will include a Color Guard and Honor Guard ceremony and a fly over. Speakers will include Senator Dave Cox, County Supervisor Richard Forster, American Legion Department Commander Al Lenox and Ione City Manager Kim Kerr. Donations are being accepted by the American Legion in Sutter Creek. This invitation is extended on behalf of Jay-D's Mother, Robyn Ornsby, of Robyn's Nest hair salon in Ione. The ceremony takes place Sunday, October 5th at 11 am at the American Legion Hall, 12134 Airport Road in Sutter Creek.