On Saturday, April 15, 2017, in honor of a fallen comrade, Army Specialist Erik W. Hayes, the ) Monocacy Valley VFW Memorial Post 6918 (Harney) will host the dedication of the Monocacy River Bridge, located on Maryland Route 140, bordering Frederick and Carroll Counties.
Erik was killed when an IED detonated near his military vehicle on November 29, 2004, in Miqdadiyah, Iraq, while serving with the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Erik was twenty-four years old at the time of his death. He grew up in Thurmont, and in Harney in Carroll County. Erik is the son of Douglas Hayes of Harney and Debbie Reckley of Thurmont.
In conjunction with the Maryland State Highway Administration, The Harney VFW and elected officials of Carroll and Frederick Counties will join family and friends of Erik in the unveiling of the sign in Erik Hayes memory at 11:00 a.m.
Following the dedication, light refreshments for those in attendance will be served at the Monocacy Valley Memorial VFW Post 6918, located at 5801 Conover Road in Harney. Should adverse weather occur, Saturday, May 6 will be the rain date.
For additional information, contact Frank M. Rauschenberg at 240-367-6110 or
[email protected].
