COLUMBUS—State Senator Kristina Roegner (R-Hudson) attended the ceremony today designating a mile-long portion of County Road 321 in Stark County as “Army Sgt. Vernon R. Judd Memorial Highway.” Roegner co-sponsored House Bill 291 honoring American heroes including Judd, who died in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea.
“Today we honor the life and legacy of Army Sgt. Vernon Judd, who made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom," said Roegner. "He answered the call of duty in service to our nation and we will forever be thankful.”