New Detroit River bridge to be named after Gordie Howe

[kalinecountry]

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/05...idge-this-is-as-big-an-honor-as-hes-ever-had/
A new bridge that will span the Detroit River will be named the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Gordie Howe’s Son On Naming Of Bridge: ‘This Is As Big An Honor As He’s Ever Had’.
from CBSDetroit

http://www.freep.com/story/money/bu...-detroit-windsor-gordie-howe-hockey/27310243/
'Mr. Hockey' gets his own bridge.
freep

http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2015/05/gov_rick_snyder_on_gordie_howe.html
Gordie Howe International Bridge: 'You couldn't find a better name in the world'.
mlive

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...e-to-extra-special-star-gordie-howe/27446317/
A perfect tribute to extra-special star Gordie Howe.
detnews

 

[zyxt9]

It would be fun to contact the American Dental Association and see if they would be willing to sponsor some of the bridge work. ;P

 

[tinselwolverine]

Why would they name an American bridge in the United States after some Canadian guy?