Delegate Tony O’Donnell was one of many speakers at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department’s memorial dedication ceremony.
Lexington Park, MD – Bay District Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the dedication of a memorial for deceased members Sunday afternoon, Sept.13 at station 3 in Lexington Park.
Past and present members attended as well as the families of some of the 66 members honored.
VIPs included Congressman Steny Hoyer, Delegate Tony O’Donnell, St. Mary’s County Commissioner Mike Hewitt and Pax River Commanding Officer Capt. Heidi Fleming.
Hoyer noted that “just a few days ago, we were remembering the first responders who perished on 9/11 and today we are ringing the bell for those Bay District members who passed.” He went on to congratulate Bay District for a beautiful memorial.
Fleming, O’Donnell and Hewitt thanked the volunteers of Bay District and St. Mary’s County for their selfless service to others and joined Hoyer in congratulating the department for the memorial.
The brief ceremony included the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Honor Guard, Mike Bowen with his bagpipes and Sean and Pat Davidson singing the National Anthem.
