Authorities identified the remains of Jose Mynor Lopez, 37, of Baltimore, on Tuesday after salvage teams with Unified Command discovered the body at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site.
Maryland Department of State Police were notified immediately upon the discovery. Lopez was the sixth construction worker killed that night and believed to be the last person missing from the tragic accident. He is survived by his wife and three children, CNN reported.
“With heavy hearts, today marks a significant milestone in our recovery efforts and providing closure to the loved ones of the six workers who lost their lives in this tragic event,” said Col. Roland L. Butler Jr., superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police. “As we mourn with the families, we honor the memory of Jose Mynor Lopez, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Daniel Hernandez Estrella, and Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez.”
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued a statement after being notified of the recovery of Lopez’s body.
“Today, Jose Mynor Lopez, the sixth and final missing victim, was recovered,” Scott said. “It is impossible to overstate how important it is that we’ve been able to bring each of these Marylanders home to their families and the small amount of peace and closure to their families it brings. Nothing will fully overcome the pain of their loss, but I am deeply grateful for the entire Unified Command and the salvage teams for never losing focus on the importance of recovering all the victims.”
“Since the beginning, we’ve made clear to these families that they do not bear the burden of their grief alone,” Scott added. “We will forever be with them, ready to aid and support them in whatever way is needed. As we close this chapter in this effort and continue the work of fully reopening the channel — we will never forget to center the loss that we felt as a result of this unthinkable tragedy and the lives that were forever changed as a result.”
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) also commented after the discovery of Lopez’s remains.
“We pray for Jose Mynor Lopez, his family, and all those who love him,” Moore said in a statement. “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.”
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“To the friends, family, and loved ones of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Hernandez, and Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez — 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,” Moore added.
“We thank 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,” Moore concluded.
