Governor Moore’s Statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Recovery Mission

Published: 5/8/2024

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the conclusion of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse recovery mission, conducted by Unified Command:

“We pray for José Mynor López, his family, and all those who love him. It is with solemn relief that he will be reunited with his loved ones, and we ask, again, to respect the family’s request for privacy during this difficult time.

To the friends, family, and loved ones of Alejandro Hernández Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Hernández and Miguel Ángel Luna González—we continue to pray for your healing, peace, and closure. We remain steadfast in our commitment to enduring support and will forever remember the lives of these six Marylanders.

We th​ank the tireless work of Unified Command—including U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Maryland State Police—for their relentless effort in ensuring the recovery of all of the Key Bridge collapse victims.”
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