New Memorial To Be Unveiled During Day Of Remembrance

This Memorial Day, on May 26 at 10:00am, the Severna Park Heroes of the Vietnam War Memorial LLC will pay tribute to five U.S. Army soldiers from Severna Park who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. During a ceremony at Hatton-Regester Green, next to the B&A Trail, the group will commemorate a memorial to the men: Major Ronald Britz, First Lieutenant Charles “Art” Bedsole, Chief Warrant Officer Edward “Louie” Mortimer Jr., and two men with the specialist fourth class rank, Danny Quaite and Richard Nitsche Jr.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Parking for the event is available at Severn School near the gymnasium and at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church. Two tents will be onsite to shield attendees in the event of inclement weather.

The memorial is also made possible by the Anne Arundel County Department of Parks and Recreation, along with the Friends of Anne Arundel County Trails. Several veterans and elected officials are expected to attend the ceremony and share remarks.