The Bridge That Started A Journey - Jason R Workman Memorial Bridge
- Rachel K
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Podcast: Journeys
Series: Discoveries
John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
The Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge
High above the San Juan River in southeastern Utah stands the Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge. To many travelers, it's simply the bridge leading into Mexican Hat. But behind its name is the story of a young Navy SEAL whose life of courage, sacrifice, and service continues to be remembered by those who pass this way.
In this first episode of Journeys: Discoveries, Rachel explores how a simple stop on a road trip became the beginning of a much deeper journey. What started as curiosity about a bridge's name unfolded into a story about remembrance, military service, and the importance of preserving the stories hidden within the places we visit.
But this episode is about more than one bridge.
It's about how places preserve memory.
From Utah's canyon country to Australia, Japan, and Bosnia, Rachel reflects on the ways bridges become symbols of remembrance, sacrifice, healing, and connection.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, look beyond the landmarks, and discover the people whose lives continue to shape the landscapes around us.
In This Episode
The story behind the Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge
Who was Jason R. Workman?
The significance of memorial bridges and why communities dedicate them
Why every place has stories waiting to be discovered
How curiosity can transform the way we experience travel
Key Takeaway
The most meaningful journeys aren't always measured by miles traveled.
Sometimes they begin with a simple question:
"Who was this person?"
And that question has the power to change the way we see a place forever.
Explore Further
Honor The Fallen - Jason R Workman
Veteran Tributes - Jason R Workman
Southwest Brown Eyes - great place to find historic photos
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Credits
Host & Producer: Rachel Koko
Podcast Series: Journeys: Discoveries, a podcast by Radiant Grace Productions
Theme Music: Style - IPFXSUWDW5K0FZYC
Photography & Images: Jason R Workman Bridge; By Steven Baltakatei Sandoval - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79586587
The photograph is of the U.S. Route 163 bridge crossing the San Juan River near Mexican Hat, Utah. The bridge is also known as the Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge after being renamed in 2016. Photograph taken on 2019-03-03T00:17:09Z.
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