BALTIMORE, MD - The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police held its Annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony today to honor the force's seven officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

 

Off. George Neil Ramsburg, Off. Robert Franklin Pyles Sr., Off. Thomas (Jackie) Roland Crouch, Off. Duke G. Aaron III, Off. Grant Francis Turner, Cpl. Robert Thomas Krauss and Cpl. Courtney Gerald Brooks each were honored during the event held at the MDTA Police Headquarters in Baltimore.

 

"Time passes by, but it can never change the tragic realities brought to bear on the families, friends and fellow officers of the seven fallen whom we honor today," said MDTA Police Chief Col. Jerry Jones. "Our heroes were taken from us too soon, and we will always be grateful for everything these seven men have given."

 

Several survivors, as well as Maryland State Police Superintendent William M. Pallozzi, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Superintendent Robert K. Ziegler Jr. and Prince George's County Police Chief Hank Stawinski, joined Col. Jones and the MDTA Police Honor Guard at today's ceremony. Current and retired MDTA Police Officers also gathered to honor their fellow officers prior to the start of National Police Week.