On July 16, 2022, Senator Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier) gathered with the McClintic family to dedicate a bridge to their family members for generations of military and public service.
“The McClintics settled in Greenbrier County from Ireland in 1802…& they’ve been leaders ever since in military service, education, farming, health care, & more,” said Senator Baldwin. “It was an honor to be part of their family reunion at the family homeplace near the bridge which is now named in their honor.”
Bunyan & Aena McClintic had nine children, & five of the boys served in the US Army from 1957-1979—Levi, Patrick, James, Wayne, & Bedford.
All of the brothers served with distinction and came home to lead the community in various professional roles. Patrick was awarded the Bronze Star and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Many of the “Bun” and Aena’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren also served in the military over the years. Trevor Weikle continues to serve in the US Army Reserves to this day.
“The McClintics are a wonderful family who exhibit the American spirit,” said Baldwin. “We honor those that served and their entire family, for we know families bear the burden of sacrifice together.”
Senator Baldwin sponsored the bridge resolution along with co-sponsors Senators Woodrum, Jeffries, Lindsay, Stollings, & Phillips. It was first introduced in 2020 with the help of Debbie McClintic Brown and Delegate Jeff Campbell.
