Harford Flag Lowered To Honor Former Teacher, Councilman

BEL AIR, MD — The flag in Harford County was lowered to half-staff to honor a former Harford County Councilman who was also a teacher for Harford County Public Schools.

G. Edward Fielder died Sunday. The 73-year-old passed away from natural causes at his home in Bel Air, according to his obituary.

County Executive Barry Glassman ordered the Harford County flag lowered Tuesday to honor Fielder, who was named a Harford Living Treasure in 2019.

He was the third generation in his family to receive the living treasure recognition, according to his obituary, which said he grew up on a dairy farm in Harford County, spent eight years in service as a county councilman and taught social studies for Harford County Public Schools. After beginning his career in 1991 at C. Milton Wright High School, he moved to Harford Tech, where he spent most of his teaching career, according to his obituary.

“Ed was devoted to public service in Harford County, and he will be greatly missed,” Glassman said in a statement. “Our sympathy and prayers go out to his family. May they find comfort, and may he rest in peace.”

A scholarship fund has been established through the Community Foundation of Harford County in his memory. Select "Fielder Family Scholarship Fund For Education" on the dropdown menu. Those who wish to make donations may also mail them to the Community Foundation of Harford County, P.O. Box 612, Bel Air, MD 21014.

The Harford County flag will remain at half-staff through sunset on Sunday, Aug. 23.