Cape Cod Bridge Rededicated to Marine After Flag Vandalism

Flags honoring Lance Corporal William Joseph Donovan Jr., a Marine who died in 2015, were vandalized multiple times this summer on the memorial bridge in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. In response, the community held a re-dedication ceremony on the 10th anniversary of Donovan's death, restoring the American and military flags to the bridge and paying tribute to fallen soldiers. The event drew around 200 attendees, including Donovan's family, local veterans, officials, and a motorcycle procession of Freedom Riders, highlighting the community's respect and support for veterans. Replacement flags, specially designed for bridge installation, were donated by U.S. Ambassador Alan Leventhal, and veterans volunteered to help protect the flags, although police deemed surveillance sufficient. The vandal responsible remains unidentified, but the ceremony underscored the importance of honoring military sacrifice and unity against such acts. The bridge rededication was marked by ceremonial taps, patriotic music, and a strong community presence affirming the enduring respect for those who served.