Governor Healey Ceremonially Signs Legislation Naming Sandwich Overpass in Honor of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville
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BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey hosted a ceremonial bill signing for legislation designating a Route 6 overpass in the Town of Sandwich as the United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville Veterans Memorial Overpass, honoring a Marine veteran whose service and sacrifice left a lasting impact on his community and fellow service members.
Governor Healey signed the legislation, H.4374, into law on April 10, 2026. The bill was sponsored by Representative Steven Xiarhos and Senator Dylan Fernandes.
Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps and completed multiple deployments in support of his country. Following his military service, he struggled with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from his deployments, tragically passing away at the age of 27.
"Staff Sergeant Raymond Tourville served our nation with courage, honor and selflessness," said Governor Maura Healey. "This designation ensures that his service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We are proud to honor his memory and recognize the profound impact he had on his family, fellow Marines and community."
"Our veterans and military families have given so much in service to our country," said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. "This memorial overpass will stand as a lasting tribute to Staff Sergeant Tourville and a reminder of the sacrifices made by service members across Massachusetts."
“"By naming this overpass in honor of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville, we recognize not only his dedication to our nation, but also the invisible wounds carried by many veterans and the families who stand beside them,” said Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick. It is fitting that his name will forever be part of the community he called home.”
The legislation directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to erect and maintain suitable markers identifying the overpass.
“Staff Sergeant Raymond Tourville was born and raised in Sandwich, and I had the privilege of watching him grow into an outstanding young man who answered the call to serve his country with honor, courage, and 10 years of faithful service as a United States Marine,” said State Representative Steven George Xiarhos (R-Barnstable). “Throughout his career, Raymond served our nation around the globe with pride and distinction. Like too many service members, he struggled with hidden wounds that are not always visible to others, and his loss reminds us of the tremendous burdens that military service can place upon those who wear the uniform. This bridge will now bear his name in his hometown forever, ensuring that every person who crosses it is reminded of his service, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation. I am deeply grateful to Governor Healey for signing this bill into law, and to my colleagues in the House and Senate for coming together to do right by the Tourville family. As a Gold Star father myself, I know the lasting pain of loss, and I also know how meaningful it is when a community chooses to remember. Memorials like this do not erase the grief, but they ensure that our heroes, their sacrifices, and their stories will never be forgotten.”
"Today, we proudly honor a local hero, and all veterans who serve and sacrifice for our great nation, by designating this overpass in Sandwich the U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville Veterans Memorial Overpass. Through this memorial, we ensure future generations will know his story, honor his legacy, and recognize the importance of supporting the mental health and well-being of those who serve the United States. May his memory be a blessing and may we never forget to support our veterans,” said Senator Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth).
The United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Tourville Veterans Memorial Overpass is located over Route 6 in the Town of Sandwich.
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