BALTIMORE, MD—City and state officials gathered on Tuesday at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragedy. The event paid tribute to the six victims who lost their lives and honored the first responders and recovery workers who responded to the disaster.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, OEM Director Joey Henderson, and MIMA Director Catalina Rodriguez Lima were joined by victims’ families for a wreath-laying ceremony at the collapse site. The group rode Fire Boat 1, the John R. Frazier, to the site and observed a prayer and a moment of silence to remember those lost.
“Today we reflect and continue to grieve the unthinkable tragedy of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge,” Mayor Scott said in a statement. “A year ago, we lost six Marylanders working tirelessly to improve our communities. We honor their memory, and we continue to this day to honor the promise we made to their families and loved ones that we would always be there to wrap our arms around them and to offer the support they needed.”
Governor Moore echoed these sentiments, stating, “This morning, we returned to the site of one of the darkest moments in Maryland’s history to remember both the tragedy of that day and the triumph of our response. One year ago, we lost six Marylanders. Thousands were without work. An enduring feature of Baltimore’s skyline and spirit lay in a tangled wreck at the bottom of the river. But in the face of the unthinkable, Maryland rallied.”
“First responders, elected officials, business owners, dock workers, military leaders, and Marylanders from all corners of society united. In partnership, we brought closure to the families, reopened the channel, and supported our people- faster than anyone could have anticipated. And together, we will rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Today, and every day, we continue to pray for the victims and their families, we continue to feel deep gratitude for all those who stepped up, and we will continue to prove what it means to be Maryland Tough and Baltimore Strong.”
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a year ago claimed the lives of six workers and left thousands without work. The city has since released the Key Bridge Response 2024 Action Plan, outlining its recovery efforts, and has made significant progress towards its goals.
In the aftermath of the collapse, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA), in partnership with the Baltimore Civic Fund, organized the Key Bridge Emergency Response Fund, raising $1.14 million to support the victims’ families.
“One year after the tragic collapse of the Key Bridge, we remember and honor Dorlian, Miguel, Jose, Alejandro, Maynor, and Carlos- fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, and dedicated workers,” said Rodriguez Lima. “They lost their lives doing the essential work that keeps our community safe, and we must continue to honor their legacy.”
Today, we commemorate the one year anniversary of the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
We remember the six Marylanders lost, we remember the pain and uncertainty we felt, and we remember the heroism of all those who stepped up to serve. https://t.co/XSmAmUfCuw
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 26, 2025
Today is a solemn day for the @MarylandDOT as we mark the first anniversary of the devastating strike on the Francis Scott Key Bridge and its subsequent collapse. On this day of remembrance, we honor the lives lost, their families and the heroes who emerged. pic.twitter.com/0ZokAbVzHY
— Maryland Department of Transportation (@MarylandDOT) March 26, 2025
Today, we remember and honor the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Our hearts continue to go out to the families that are still reeling from this loss. We ask that they remain in your thoughts on the one year anniversary and beyond. pic.twitter.com/W7IhKs25Z5
— Baltimore County (@BaltCoGov) March 26, 2025
This morning, we come together to remember and honor the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse one year ago today.
Our hearts go out to their families who are still reeling from this loss. I ask that you keep them in your thoughts today. pic.twitter.com/uoTJud2Cps
— County Executive Kathy Klausmeier (@BaltCoExec) March 26, 2025
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
Photos via BaltimoreCity.gov
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