Veteran Spotlight
by Richard D. L. Fulton Erik W. Hayes KIA in IraqErik W. Hayes was born on November 14, 1980, at the Gettysburg Hospital, to parents Douglas and Deborah Hayes (subsequently known as Deborah Reckley). Hayes had a younger brother, Bradley, who was born in 1984. Hayes grew up in Harney and graduated from the Living…
Bridge Dedication to Honor Army Spc. Eric W. Hayes
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…
