WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — On May 8, 2025, the Village of Whitehouse will dedicate a new pedestrian bridge in memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Andy Eckert, who was killed in action while serving in Iraq on May 8, 2005.
The dedication ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the site of the bridge, located along the bike path between Cemetery Road and Finzel Road. The event is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.
Seating will be limited, but the public is invited to attend. Primary parking will be available at 10100 Waterville Street. Additional parking will be available along Cemetery Road, which will be closed during the ceremony, with traffic restricted to local residents and event attendees.
More information about Sergeant Eckert’s life and service, as well as parking details, can be found on the Village of Whitehouse website at whitehouseoh.gov. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed on the village’s official Facebook page.
