Movement Underway To Honor Slain Harford Co. Deputies

ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) -- Maryland is honoring two Harford County deputies who were killed in the line of duty earlier this month. Senior Deputy Pat Dailey and Deputy First Class Mark Logsdon were responding to a call at a Panera Bread in Abingdon when they were shot and killed.

Tracey Leong has more on the efforts.

The Panera Bread is located along Route 924, which may be renamed Heroes Highway to recognize the brave actions of the fallen deputies.

Commemorating the selfless service of two fallen heroes.

"For Mark and Pat, the loss we've suffered here, no words can do it justice. It's a wonderful tribute the senator has proposed," said Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler.

Sheriff Gahler is touched by the effort to rename the portion of Route 924 Heroes Highway after two senior deputies were gunned down and killed on Feb. 10.

"When everyone else is running away from a tragedy or a problem, those two guys ran in the direction of it," said Senator Wayne Norman.

Senator Norman authored the bill, hoping to memorialize their legacy.

The bill to honor the deputies has the support from every single Maryland senator, showing just how much they impacted the community.

Harford County saw an outpouring of support for Dailey, who dedicated 30 years, and Logsdon, who gave 16 years to the badge. Both were laid to rest last week.

"Honoring them is a really important thing to do because they gave their life protecting all of us and putting themselves out there," said Bridget Moore.

This honor serves as a reminder for those who cross the highway.

"They're going to know something happened here, something important, and what these two deputies did, it's just so important to this community," Norman said.

A tribute for two heroes taken too soon who will never be forgotten.

The bill goes to the House of Delegates. If it passes there, it will go to Governor Larry Hogan, who has pledged his support.

The highway could be renamed by the end of March if the bill is pushed through.