Harvey Zeigler, a local civil rights activist and World War II veteran, died on April 6 at the age of 102. Zeigler was a member of the Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame and played a key role in putting a stop to job discrimination in the county, according to the a statement written by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.
Elrich’s statement also mentioned how Zeigler was also a recipient for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award and African American Living Legend Award.
I am saddened to learn of the death of Harvey Zeigler. A World War II Veteran and champion for civil rights in @MontgomeryCoMD, he spent his life fighting for others. We were fortunate to have him with us for 102 years and it was truly an honor to call him a friend. pic.twitter.com/4r2aWiiM6V
— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) April 6, 2022
The NAACP leader and member of the Montgomery County branch celebrated his 102nd birthday on March 4. Â Zeigler went to high school in the county and lived in the area for years as a historian, mentor and inspiration to many, Elrich said.
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