(7/27) Ignoring the excessive heat, about 150 individuals gathered July 25 at the newly refurbished Flat Run Bridge to dedicate the span to fallen Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) fireman Terry Lee Myers, who perished in the line of duty on February 15, 1999.

Myers, a veteran of the fire company for more than 33 years, had suffered a heart attack on the scene of a brush fire on the Campus of Mount Saint Mary's University.

Former VHC President Tim Clark said that Myers was a very humble person, "and probably wouldn't approve of why we are here today," honoring his memory with such fanfare, while former Chief Davis stated, "He taught all of us how to live life to its fullest. You never like to lose a firefighter. It's something you never forget."

Chief of Frederick County Fire/Rescue Services Coe said, "The fire company will never forget his service. We are forever in debt to you (Myers)," while State Delegate Dan Cox said Myers "gave his life doing what he did every day

Joy Schaefer, Frederick County Director of Governmental Affairs, representing County Executive Jan Gardner read a proclamation on behalf of the County Executive declaring July 25 as Terry Lee Myers Day. Wanda Myers, and son, Randy Myers received life-sized copies of the bridge signs as well as a number of certificates in honor of the fallen firefighter.

Pastor Heath Wilson, VHC chaplain, said, "We continue to remember of heroes of Emmitsburg. We don't forget them."

Permanent highway signs were unveiled honoring Myers and will be a permanent fixture alongside of the Flat Run span. VHC Engine-Tanker 64 had previously also been dedicated to Myers' memory, and bears a commemorative plaque in his name, and was also placed at the scene of the ceremony.