On June 6 — the anniversary of D-Day — CVI’s Bridge Brigade took on special significance. Our messaging honored the sacrifice of those who fought for freedom while drawing a clear line to the present: democracy requires defenders in every generation.

The D-Day themed Brigade caught fire on social media, with groups across the country picking up on the concept and adapting it for their own overpasses and bridges. What started on a highway overpass in Eau Claire became a nationwide moment of visibility.

CVI’s Bridge Brigade has always been about more than signs — it’s about showing up, being seen, and reminding every person driving by that their neighbors haven’t given up.