The Interstate spur connecting I-81 and Fort Drum is nearing completion and already there is a move afoot to name I-781 after someone.
In this case, it's a well liked and respected retired general named Paul Cerjan, who died recently and was a part of the original planning of the new Fort Drum in the 1980s. Legislation has been introduced in Albany to do just that.
If one is interested in naming infrastructure, there is always the late Rep. Bob McEwen, who was a tireless lobbyist for expansion on Drum before the 10th Mountain Division was thought of.
Or there is always something more generic like Pine Camp Expressway in honor of what the sprawling post used to be called.
Or there is the option of just leaving it as I-781, one of many spurs connecting this and that around America's cities. Most people will just call it the Fort Drum connector.
It's always difficult and emotional to consider naming a public project and sometimes the passing of time lends a more dispassionate view.
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Another fine example of the 'work' our Senator is doing. As usual, she is right on top of the most pressing issue facing taxpayers. What to name the connector. What a laugh.
Instead of naming it any specific name, how about just dedicating it to ALL THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN A PART OF THE LIFE OF CAMP PINE TO FORT DRUM. WE HONOR YOU AND ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR TIME AND PATRONAGE.
how just a dedication
TO ALL THE SOLDIERS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN A PART OF CAMP PINE TO FORT DRUM. WE HONOR AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, TIME AND PATRONAGE.
How about the Barack Obama Expressway...hopefully a short ride
I'm with 842, short on substance long on photo ops..........
The sports arena on post already has McEwen's name.
I vote for Fort Drum Main Gate with an Arrow pointing.
- no person's name just a rational label - no disrespect intended.
Not crazy about the honor going to a planner,yes a general but still..think these honors,especially for a major route,should go to a medal of honor,silver star,etc winner rather than a pencil pusher..just my two cents..
Good point by 6:57, however, His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Very high awards.
Thank you for the correction then 8:25,my error for not researching his background before opening my yap.Apologies if offense was made..Sounds like a well deserved honor,how about "Cerjan Drive" or "Cerjan Expressway" ?
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