Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Scheduled To Fly Over Maryland Saturday; Gov. Hogan Deems It Healthcare Heroes Day
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds will fly over Maryland on Saturday as a part of their salute to healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that he will also deem Saturday, May 2 as "Healthcare Heroes Day" and light the city and statehouse blue.
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"Our health care workers, including our doctors, nurses, EMTs and first responders, have proven themselves to be not just essential workers, but frontline heroes from managing a virus that can spread without symptoms, to dealing with shortages and protective equipment, while saving people's lives, " Hogan said, "and often while being forced to isolate themselves from their loved ones. The challenges that these heroes face are immense unprecedented and truly inspiring.
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"We're going to be asking all Marylanders to join us in lighting up the state of Maryland blue to show our immense gratitude to these men and women who truly are -- the definition of Maryland strong, and may God bless each and every one of these heroes," Hogan added.
The detailed flight plan will be released by Friday.
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