State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar | Pennsylvania 69th Legislative District
State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar | Pennsylvania 69th Legislative District
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar will lead a ceremony to officially name a bridge in honor of Seaman 1st Class Raymond Kozik. The event will unveil a sign designating the bridge on McGregor Avenue over Dark Shade Creek in Cairnbrook, Somerset County, as a tribute to Kozik. A native of Cairnbrook, Kozik served aboard the USS Indianapolis and was killed in action in the Pacific Ocean on July 30, 1945.
The ceremony will feature participation from Metzgar, Sen. Pat Stefano, family members of Kozik, and community members. It is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m., at Central City VFW Post 7457 located at 351 Main St., Central City.
Media inquiries can be directed to Rick Leiner at 717.260.6437 or via email at rleiner@pahousegop.com.
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