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By Amy L. Frederic
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently dedicated a portion of I-10 in Hancock County to the world renowned historian and best selling author, the late Dr. Stephen E. Ambrose.
Ceremonies were held on October 20, 2003 at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Parish Community Center in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Speakers included Representative J. P. Compretta, who introduced legislation in the 2003 legislative session to name the highway in honor of Dr. Ambrose; Ron Drez, family friend and colleague; Leo Seal, Jr., family friend and Chairman of the Board of Hancock Bank; Commissioner Wayne Brown and widow of Stephen Ambrose, Ms. Moira Ambrose.
Southern District Transportation Commissioner Wayne Brown, an avid student of World War II history, said ?Stephen Ambrose was a great historian who had an immeasurable impact on our society, causing Americans to appreciate the great sacrifice of our World War II generation. Because of his hard work and dedication, he is well deserving of a section of I-10 being named in his honor.?
Dr. Ambrose, a long-time resident of Bay St. Louis who died in 2002 at age 66 of lung cancer, will always be remembered for his love of history. He translated his passion for history in over 20 historical books and biographies including best selling books such as Eisenhower the President, D-Day, and Citizen Soldier. This same passion was also evident in his role as a consultant for award winning films such as ?Saving Private Ryan,? Steven Speilberg?s epic World War II movie, and as a producer of the HBO miniseries ?Band of Brothers?.
Other honors Dr. Ambrose received for his writing and civic contributions were the Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the George Marshall Award, the Department of the Army Award for Distinguished Public Service, the Teddy Roosevelt Award, the Abraham Lincoln Literary Award, the Will Rogers Memorial Award, the Bob Hope Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the National Humanities Award.
Guest speakers unveil the sign for 1-10 in Hancock County.
Winter 2003 ? Mississippi Department ofTransportation ? Connection Magazine
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