Governor Hogan Proclaims July 24th as Officer Spencer Wiersberg Day

SALISBURY, Md- Governor Hogan has signed a proclamation naming July 24th as Spencer Wiersberg Day, in honor of the Fruitland police officer who died in January of 2020 from bone cancer on what would have been his 26th birthday.

“I will never forget meeting Spencer as his strength and bravery were an inspiration to me, and to so many Marylanders, ” said Governor Hogan in a release Saturday.

The Governor added “Officer Wiersberg’s service to the Fruitland Police Department and commitment to protecting the community were exemplary as he received numerous accolades for his service. I wholeheartedly believe that Spencer’s noble spirit and commitment to the ones he loved has left a lasting impression on many people who knew him, and it is fitting we mark a day tribute to honor his memory.”

To honor his memory, Spencer’s Family has launched Wiersbergs Warrior Charity.