D’Orsie to Host Bridge Dedication for Fallen Vietnam War Veteran

October 17, 2025

WHAT:   State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) will host a ceremony to officially designate the bridge which carries state Route 462 over a tributary of Kreutz Creek in Hellam Township, York County, as the Roger Lee Fraker Memorial Bridge. This dedication honors fallen Marine PFC Roger Lee Fraker for his courageous service and ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Vietnam War. A native of Hellam and a 1967 graduate of Eastern High School, Fraker was killed in action on Aug. 27, 1968, at the age of 19.

WHO:
   • State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester).
   • State Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion).
   • Col. Robert S. Noren, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
   • Julie Wheeler, president commissioner, York County Commissioner’s Office.
   • Kevin Smyers, director, USMC Ret., York County Veterans Affairs.
   • Dave Thompson, community relations coordinator, PennDOT. 
   • Commandant Matthew Corwin, USMC League, First Capitol Detachment #521.
   • Beverly Vaughn, sister of Roger Lee Fraker.
   • Pastor Keith J. Berkheiser II, Stonybrook Bible Church.
   • VFW Susquehanna Post 2493 Color Guard.
   • Community members and veterans.

WHEN:   Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 10 a.m. 

WHERE:   5657 Lincoln Highway East, York, PA 17406, the family property of Roger L. Fraker. Parking for media will be available on the property lawn.

Media contact:   Melissa Fox, 717-260-6522, mefox@pahousegop.com