South Dakota bridge to be dedicated to PFC John Tuin

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor U.S. Army Private First Class John Tuin.

The ceremony will be Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 184 in Estelline, 222 Main St.

The state Highway 28 bridge over the Big Sioux River, west of Estelline, will be dedicated as the Pfc John Tuin Bridge.

Tuin was reported missing in action on Oct. 6, 1952, while fighting the enemy in Korea. Tuin’s remains are still unaccounted for.

Naming bridges in honor of our combat veterans who died while serving their country is an initiative of Gov. Kristi Noem and the South Dakota departments of military, transportation, and veterans affairs.

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