GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY HONORS FALLEN SOLDIERS THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Governor to honor fallen soldiers at Memorial Day ceremony at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will honor fallen soldiers this Memorial Day at a ceremony in Flintstone, MD at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery. The Governor will join members of the local American Legion and other Maryland veterans to pay tribute to those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony, which is located at 14205 Pleasant Valley Road, NE, in Flintstone, begins Monday at 2:00 p.m.

Governor O’Malley issued this statement today as Americans prepare to honor the sacrifice of our soldiers and their families this Memorial Day:

“Our hearts are heavy this weekend, as we honor and remember the brave Marylanders who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. As we reflect on their bravery and sacrifice, our thoughts and prayers are with their families. All of Maryland stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them.“

Since last Memorial Day we have lost fifteen Maryland service members. Through the pain of their loss, and the honor of their sacrifice, we are reminded that our freedoms truly are not free. They are won through the blood, sweat and tears of brave patriots who put their own lives on the line so that the rest of us can be safe and free.

“From the earliest days of our Republic, brave men and women have squared their shoulders against the forces of fear and tyranny. Our State and indeed our nation are built upon their sacrifice and bravery.

“I hope all Marylanders will take some time to remember our fallen patriots, stand with their families, and honor our Veterans and brave service men and women who continue to serve our country in harm’s way.”