(Information from a provided press release)
Assemblyman Steve Hawley and Sen. George Borrello dedicated a portion of Route 77 between Broadway Road and Sumner Road in Darien as the “Sgt. Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway” on Tuesday morning.
Hawley and Borrello sponsored a proposal that was signed into law by Gov. Hochul this week to dedicate the highway in Sgt. Terry James Garigen’s honor. Sgt. Garigen began his military service in the U.S. Army in 1969 and received numerous accolades for his service, including the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Bronze and Silver Star Medals.
“Sgt. Terry James Garigen was an American hero who served his country honorably, and dedicating this highway is just one small way for our community to say thanks for his many years of service and sacrifice,” said Hawley.
“I want to thank Sen. Borrello for cosponsoring this proposal and I hope Sgt. Garigen’s legacy will live as a constant reminder of the American spirit he embodied as he selflessly served our nation.”
Video of unveiling of sign on Rt. 77-August 13, 2024
“Sgt. Garigen’s military service and his life are a testament to the quality of his character. His combat tour in Vietnam took him to the other side of the world, required him to patrol dense jungles on foot and survive guerrilla warfare,” said Borrello.
“He faced these challenges with patriotism and determination, earning the most esteemed military decorations for his courage and service to our nation. He brought the same level of dedication to his civilian life, serving the residents of the Town of Darien for decades and supporting fellow veterans as a Patriot Guard Rider. Assemblyman Hawley and I are both proud to pay tribute to him to ensure his legacy is not forgotten.”
