Citizens and veterans alike gathered in Mannington Wednesday to acknowledge the remaining three first-generation American brothers.

"Therefore, let it be resolved that the Marion County Commission does hereby proclaim Nov. 11, 2009, as the Six Regillo Brother's Bridge Day Dedication," Marion County Commission President Randy Elliot read from the proclamation. "It makes me feel good that us Regillos are thought that much of," remarked the youngest, Joe, after the ceremony.

"Gives me the cold chills," brother Phil laughed. Special guest and former West Virginia Gov. Arch Moore applauded the brothers, and recalled a story from his time in World War II.

Moore says he remembers laying on the ground, passed over by several who thought he was dead. Lester Regillo was the one man who noticed him breathing.

"Indeed, he did," recalled Moore. "They took me to the hospital and, some of you are going to wonder about this one: I could not speak for a year and a half."

It wasn't until Moore was Campaigning for governor that he actually met the man who saved his life.

Regillo humbly responded to the accolades.

"At least he's alive," he said simply.

Now the bridge is a monument and a reminder of the Regillos' unwavering dedication to their country.

"I like that name up there at the end of the Bridge," smiled Phil, trying the name out again. "The Regillo Brothers Bridge."