January 13, 2025
Maryland Transportation Commission c/o Mr. Ian Beam Maryland Department of Transportation 7201 Corporate Center Drive Hanover, MD 21076
Dear Mr. Beam,
I am writing to offer my full support for the dedication of a Maryland bridge or road to honor and in memory of Gaithersburg native Private First-Class Justin R. Davis. PFC Davis, who was assigned to the 1 st Battalion, 32 nd Infantry Regiment, 3 rd Brigade Combat Team, 10 th mountain Division at Fort Drum, lost his life on June 25th, 2006, when he encountered indirect fire while on patrol during combat operations. He had only graduated from Magruder High School in Rockville a year prior and was just 19 years old when he died. For his service and sacrifice, Justin earned the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Afghan Campaign Medal. I learned that the Travis Manion Foundation honored Pfc. Justin Ray Davis, USA through the Character Does Matter program in 2011 when his story inspired 260 students at Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia . As mayor of Justin’s hometown, I am equally inspired and hope that, by such a dedication, others in our community will come to know his story and the sacrifice he made for his country. According to those who knew and loved him, Justin always said he did not want to be an "Average Joe." He wanted to make a difference in the world. And that, he did. Dedicating a bridge or road in Justin’s memory and honor is a fitting way to recognize his service and sacrifice. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request, and please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Respectfully submitted,
Jud Ashman, Mayor City of Gaithersburg
City of Gaithersburg ● 31 South Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877-2038 301-258- 6300 ● FAX 301 -948- 6149 ● cityhall@gaithersburgmd.gov ● gaithersburgmd.gov _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Jud Ashman
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