Senoia's connection

to Peachtree City and Interstate 85 has a name.

vote, the Senoia City Council approved naming the bridge on Rockaway Road

after Robert Edward Couch. Couch was killed during the Vietnam War and

is believed to be the only Senoia resident ever killed in any war.

Couch was a

sergeant and served in the 101 st Airborne Division. He was

19 years old when he was killed and served less than one year in the Army.

His tour of

duty began Aug. 25, 1968 and he was listed as a casualty Dec. 30, 1968

in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. His body was recovered and he is buried

in Senoia Cemetery.

During his

brief tenure, Couch was awarded several medals including two from the

Republic of South Vietnam: the National Defense Medal, sharpshooter, Good

Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star.

His parents,

Vance and Eleanor Couch of Senoia, and brother Barry Couch and wife Robin

still live in Senoia.

After the vote,

Mayor Joan Trammell said a sign would be placed on the bridge soon to

inform residents of the new name.

Later in the

year, Trammell hopes to have a ceremony with an official dedication of

the bridge and a plaque to commemorate Couch's sacrifice for his country.

When the council

approved the name, Robin Couch's eyes teared up and she said the family

would be more than happy to deal with the council in setting up the ceremony.