POMFRET – A portion of State Route 20 has been named The Sergeant Jonathan Gollnitz Memorial Highway, in honor of Pomfret native Gollnitz, who died in combat in 2012 while serving in the U.S. Army.
“Sergeant Gollnitz bravely answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the freedoms and principles that this nation was founded upon,” Governor Cuomo said in signing the legislation. “It is my honor to sign this legislation that will forever recognize his service and valor and help ensure his memory lives on.”
This highway portion’s new name honors the sacrifice of Gollnitz, who was killed Sept. 26, 2012 during a roadside bombing in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the United States Army’s 1st Squadron, of the 91st Cavalry Regiment, part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Schweinfurt, Germany. Gollnitz was a graduate of Southern Tier (Levant) Christian High School and served in the United States Navy for five years before serving in the army.
“Sergeant Gollnitz selflessly served this state and this nation, and this memorial will rightfully honor his sacrifice and memory. It is imperative that we never forget our men and women in uniform, who place themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe and free. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this legislation,” State Sen. Catharing Young said.
Assemblyman Andy Goodell said, “Army Sergeant Gollnitz, a native of Pomfret, made the ultimate sacrifice to our Country when he lost his life during a roadside bombing in Afghanistan in 2012. With the unanimous support of County Executive George Borrello and the Chautauqua County legislature, Senator Young and I sponsored this bill to remember and honor this brave American. It is so important to keep this hero in our hearts and minds.”
“Sergeant Gollnitz bravely answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the freedoms and principles that this nation was founded upon,” Governor Cuomo said in signing the legislation. “It is my honor to sign this legislation that will forever recognize his service and valor and help ensure his memory lives on.”
This highway portion’s new name honors the sacrifice of Gollnitz, who was killed Sept. 26, 2012 during a roadside bombing in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the United States Army’s 1st Squadron, of the 91st Cavalry Regiment, part of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Schweinfurt, Germany. Gollnitz was a graduate of Southern Tier (Levant) Christian High School and served in the United States Navy for five years before serving in the army.
“Sergeant Gollnitz selflessly served this state and this nation, and this memorial will rightfully honor his sacrifice and memory. It is imperative that we never forget our men and women in uniform, who place themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe and free. I thank Governor Cuomo for signing this legislation,” State Sen. Catharing Young said.
Assemblyman Andy Goodell said, “Army Sergeant Gollnitz, a native of Pomfret, made the ultimate sacrifice to our Country when he lost his life during a roadside bombing in Afghanistan in 2012. With the unanimous support of County Executive George Borrello and the Chautauqua County legislature, Senator Young and I sponsored this bill to remember and honor this brave American. It is so important to keep this hero in our hearts and minds.”