Abingdon Panera Reopens After Fatal Shooting Of 2 Deputies

ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) -- For the first time since the cold blooded murders of Harford County Sheriff's Deputies Patrick Dailey and Mark Logsdon, the scene of the crime is back open.

A large memorial remains at the Panera in Abingdon for those deputies.

Tracey Leong with more on the ongoing tributes to them.

That memorial continues to grow both inside and outside of the restaurant--a very painful reminder of the tragedy that shattered Harford County just days ago.

Rebuilding a broken community. Panera Bread employees and customers are trying to regain a sense of normalcy after two Harford County deputies were murdered last Wednesday.

"Oh, it's wonderful. I actually took the day off today just to be with my wife so we could come back and support all the workers and also the community at large," one man said.

Deputy Patrick Dailey was shot to death while confronting a suspect inside the restaurant.

Deputy Mark Logsdon was killed moments later by the same gunman outside.

The slayings shut down the restaurant for several days.

"It was devastating. I felt horrible that anybody here would have gotten hurt," said one woman.

People are showing their support by laying flowers, cards, candles and balloons at the entrance.

The Harford County sheriff was one of the first to return to the Panera Bread since his two deputies were murdered.

Handwritten signs and drawings honoring the deputies greet customers who are entering for the first time since the tragedy.

"Hopefully not be forgotten and always be in our hearts," one man said.

At the Mountain Christian Church, there was a second day of visitation for Deputy Pat Dailey. People from all over the country are pouring in to pay their respects.

"Here's an opportunity for the vast majority of people to say we're with you, we love you, we're supporting you. And I think nationwide there's that sentiment that in times like this, it's time to really pull together and show that support."

First responders, law enforcement and community members are grieving together as they work towards healing.

"I think people are at that stage where we're starting to recognize that we gather our resources, our families, our friends, our loved ones, our faith and we begin to move forward."

Deputy Dailey will be laid to rest Wednesday at 10 a.m.