Raynham MA Bridge on Rte 44 named in honor of MOH Recipient Sgt.1C Jared C. Monti

Raynham, MA honors Sgt.1C Jared C. Monti as they should....his memory will be kept alive for many years as citizens daily see the sign on Rte 44. Fitting & proper recognition for one who gave his all for our tomorrows.


Raynham: Bridge named in honor of fallen soldier
By Garo Hagopian– June 12, 2011
WATD

A local tribute to a Raynham native posthumously given the Medal of Honor took place Sunday afternoon.

A bridge was dedicated to Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti.

Monti, a member of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division, was killed in Afghanistan while trying to rescue another soldier.

The bridge that now bears Monti’s name is located on Route 44 over the Taunton River in Raynham.

Signs with Monti’s name were already at the bridge, but were covered pending the ceremony.

The span has special meaning to his father, Paul Monti, who said the two of them used to fish off the bridge.

State Sen. Marc Pacheco of Taunton, and former state Rep. David Flynn of Bridgewater sponsored the bill to get the bridge named for Monti.

Other honors in Monti’s name include a sign post at Raynham’s four corners intersection and the dedication of the function room of the American Legion Hall on Mill St.