Capt. Anthony J. Synodinos & 1st Lt. Edward G. Conrad,

Civil Air Patrol

In memory of

Capt. Anthony J. Synodinos, CAP

Chaplain (1 Lt.) Edward G. Conrad, CAP

They died April 6, 1954, in an airplane crash off this point while performing a search and rescue mission. Service like theirs with thoughts more for others than themselves will lead to a far better world to live in.

Original plaque dedicated by the Maryland Wing, Civil Air Patrol, 1960

New plaque dedicated by Harford Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary.

Relocated April 3, 2004, commemorating the 50th anniversary of their heroism in flight.

[Seals of: the Civil Air Patrol - USAF Auxiliary and the Harford Composite Squadron - MD008]

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Commerce Street and So. Washington Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB