Jeffrey S. Rosen Samuel D. Snead, MCP, MA John F. von Paris Frank S. Waesche III
MEMORANDUM
TO:
MDTA Board
FROM:
Director Planning & Program Development, Melissa Williams Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge Detachment - Dedication Request Perryville, MD
SUBJECT:
DATE:
June 25, 2026
PURPOSE OF MEMORANDUM To provide background information and a recommendation, pursuant to MDTA Board Policy A-MDT-STDR-0101, regarding the request by Colonel Joseph F. Scott to dedicate the MDTA owned Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge Detachment in Perryville, Maryland. SUMMARY It is requested that a dedication sign be placed at the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge Detachment located at 6000 Pulaski Highway Perryville, Maryland in memory of Officer Robert F. Pyles Sr. and Corporal Gregory J. Bednarek. Officer Robert F. Pyles Sr. was assigned to the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge Detachment. On September 18, 1986, Officer Pyles was wounded by gunfire while performing his duties while on patrol on the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge. He succumbed to his injuries on September 27, 1986. Officer Robert F. Pyles Sr. served 19 years to the citizens of the State of Maryland. Corporal Gregory J. Bednarek was also assigned to the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge. On November 9, 2020, Corporal Bednarek succumbed to complications from Covid-19. Corporal Gregory J. Bednarek served nearly 20 years to the citizens of the State of Maryland. This dedication sign is being requested to honor their sacrifices.
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