DiPietro to Dedicate Portion of State Route 16 as the ‘Petty Officer Robert Segool Memorial Highway’

***Media Advisory*** for Saturda, July 22, 2023

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) will recognize and honor decorated Vietnam veteran Robert “Frenchie” Segool in South Wales, Saturday, July 22 at noon by dedicating a portion of State Route 16 between Emery Road and Darling Road as the ‘Petty Officer Robert Segool Memorial Highway.’ Segool received a total of 67 medals, awards and commendations, including five Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars and four Bronze Stars with Combat Valor in recognition of his brave military service.

WHO: Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora)
Robert “Frenchie” Segool
WHEN: July 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Corner of Emery Road and Olean Road at the end of the 400 Expressway
South Wales, NY 14139
CONTACT: Nic Crocitto/ niccrocitto7@gmail.com / 518-791-9022

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