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Bridge Dedication to Honor Army Cheer On Veterans and Military
Spc. Eric W. Hayes R i der s at To m ’s C reek U M C
On Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Courtesy Photo On Sunday, April 30, 2017, starting around 9:30 a.m., Veterans
and military from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia, to
honor of a fallen comrade, Army Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to show support for those wounded in
Specialist Erik W. Hayes, the Monocacy military service to our nation. Some of the riders were wounded in service
Valley VFW Memorial Post 6918 and have specialty bikes that allow them to bike, even though they have no
(Harney) will host the dedication of arms or legs. Tom’s Creek UMC started cheering them on a couple of years
the Monocacy River Bridge, located ago as they passed by on Sunday morning. Last year, the event organizers
on Maryland Route 140, bordering asked Tom’s Creek UMC if they would be willing to take a deeper step into
Frederick and Carroll Counties. helping the riders on their long journey. They wanted to know if they could
Erik was killed when an IED use their property, and if they would be willing to provide the volunteers
detonated near his military vehicle on to help feed and care for the riders, as a rest stop along the route. This was
November 29, 2004, in Miqdadiyah, the best rest stop on their entire journey, so after last year, Tom’s Creek
Iraq, while serving with the 2nd UMC is considered a sponsor of the event. This means they are canceling
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Sunday School and worship on that day, so they can support the riders and
Infantry Division, during Operation cheer them on. Tom’s Creek will
Iraqi Freedom. Erik was twenty-four also have a blue grass/gospel band,
years old at the time of his death. He coming from Calvert County, to
grew up in Thurmont, and in Harney play patriotic music as part of
in Carroll County. Erik is the son of the rest stop. They would like as
Douglas Hayes of Harney and Debbie many people from the surrounding
Reckley of Thurmont. communities as possible, to come
In conjunction with the Maryland and cheer on these brave warriors
State Highway Administration, The that have protected our nation and
Harney VFW and elected officials of now need a boost to let them know
Carroll and Frederick Counties will join their nation appreciates them!
family and friends of Erik in the unveiling of the sign in Erik Hayes memory at
11:00 a.m. So, come out on April 30 to
Following the dedication, light refreshments for those in attendance will Tom’s Creek UMC Promised Land
be served at the Monocacy Valley Memorial VFW Post 6918, located at 5801 property, off of Rt.140, at 10918
Conover Road in Harney. Should adverse weather occur, Saturday, May 6 will Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg.
be the rain date.
For additional information, contact Frank M. Rauschenberg at 240-367- For more information about the
6110 or fm32@erols.com. bike ride organization, visit www.
worldteamsports.org/events/face-of-
america/.
Bridge Dedication to Honor Army Cheer On Veterans and Military
Spc. Eric W. Hayes R i der s at To m ’s C reek U M C
On Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Courtesy Photo On Sunday, April 30, 2017, starting around 9:30 a.m., Veterans
and military from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia, to
honor of a fallen comrade, Army Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to show support for those wounded in
Specialist Erik W. Hayes, the Monocacy military service to our nation. Some of the riders were wounded in service
Valley VFW Memorial Post 6918 and have specialty bikes that allow them to bike, even though they have no
(Harney) will host the dedication of arms or legs. Tom’s Creek UMC started cheering them on a couple of years
the Monocacy River Bridge, located ago as they passed by on Sunday morning. Last year, the event organizers
on Maryland Route 140, bordering asked Tom’s Creek UMC if they would be willing to take a deeper step into
Frederick and Carroll Counties. helping the riders on their long journey. They wanted to know if they could
Erik was killed when an IED use their property, and if they would be willing to provide the volunteers
detonated near his military vehicle on to help feed and care for the riders, as a rest stop along the route. This was
November 29, 2004, in Miqdadiyah, the best rest stop on their entire journey, so after last year, Tom’s Creek
Iraq, while serving with the 2nd UMC is considered a sponsor of the event. This means they are canceling
Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Sunday School and worship on that day, so they can support the riders and
Infantry Division, during Operation cheer them on. Tom’s Creek will
Iraqi Freedom. Erik was twenty-four also have a blue grass/gospel band,
years old at the time of his death. He coming from Calvert County, to
grew up in Thurmont, and in Harney play patriotic music as part of
in Carroll County. Erik is the son of the rest stop. They would like as
Douglas Hayes of Harney and Debbie many people from the surrounding
Reckley of Thurmont. communities as possible, to come
In conjunction with the Maryland and cheer on these brave warriors
State Highway Administration, The that have protected our nation and
Harney VFW and elected officials of now need a boost to let them know
Carroll and Frederick Counties will join their nation appreciates them!
family and friends of Erik in the unveiling of the sign in Erik Hayes memory at
11:00 a.m. So, come out on April 30 to
Following the dedication, light refreshments for those in attendance will Tom’s Creek UMC Promised Land
be served at the Monocacy Valley Memorial VFW Post 6918, located at 5801 property, off of Rt.140, at 10918
Conover Road in Harney. Should adverse weather occur, Saturday, May 6 will Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg.
be the rain date.
For additional information, contact Frank M. Rauschenberg at 240-367- For more information about the
6110 or fm32@erols.com. bike ride organization, visit www.
worldteamsports.org/events/face-of-
america/.
