Dedication ceremony held in honor of Ebensburg native and World War II hero

EBENSBURG, May 3 – A special memorial bridge dedication ceremony was held today to honor Army Pfc. Nick Kozorosky, an Ebensburg native who served with honor and dignity during World War II.

State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, provided the opening remarks and a special House of Representatives citation was given to Kozorosky’s family in his honor. Kozorosky served in the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Regiment, and gave his life in the line of duty in Germany. A special sign was also unveiled, designating the bridge on Route 219 South over Route 22 in Cambria County as the Pfc. Nick Kozorosky Memorial Bridge. Burns introduced the legislation that led to the naming of this bridge.

“Private First Class Kozorosky was a true American hero, having served with distinction throughout his military career,” Burns said. “It was my honor to take part in today’s special bridge dedication ceremony alongside his family and veterans in the community.”

In addition to members of Kozorosky’s family, Burns was also joined at the bridge dedication ceremony by Robert Slebodnick, commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Thomas Garfield Jr. Post 4963, Ebensburg, and the VFW Post 4963 American Legion Post 363 of Ebensburg Color Guard.