Edward
Eiland thought he was going to a Kiwanis Club meeting. But he soon found out
there was something bigger planned in his honor.
The 93-year-old World War II veteran soon learned his family and friends were waiting for him to name a bridge after him.
Eiland served with the 4th Marine Division. He has also lived and worked as an attorney inLogan
On Thursday, the bridge near his home in Middleburg was officially named the Edward Eiland bridge.
"This man is a recipient of the Silver Star and what he did to get that, we can't even begin to imagine," said Richard Ojeda, one of many community leaders there for the presentation, speaking to Eiland. "I think it is a tremendous honor. It is an honor that you are fromLogan County
Some of Eiland's family traveled from out of state to attend. People he has worked with in the city and county government were there along with members of the many community groups he has been part of over the years.
"I was born here and spent my career here," Eiland said about the community he calls home. "I will die here."
The 93-year-old World War II veteran soon learned his family and friends were waiting for him to name a bridge after him.
Eiland served with the 4th Marine Division. He has also lived and worked as an attorney in
On Thursday, the bridge near his home in Middleburg was officially named the Edward Eiland bridge.
"This man is a recipient of the Silver Star and what he did to get that, we can't even begin to imagine," said Richard Ojeda, one of many community leaders there for the presentation, speaking to Eiland. "I think it is a tremendous honor. It is an honor that you are from
Some of Eiland's family traveled from out of state to attend. People he has worked with in the city and county government were there along with members of the many community groups he has been part of over the years.
"I was born here and spent my career here," Eiland said about the community he calls home. "I will die here."
