06 May National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service 2023
MACOMB, IL — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 6-7, 2023 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Emmet – Chalmers Firefighters, along with firefighters across the country, will will honor 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 firefighters who died in previous years. Detailed information about the 144 firefighters being honored is included in the 2023 Roll of Honor.
“National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to pause and reflect on the heroic efforts and selfless service of the fallen firefighters we are honoring this year. We will always remember the bravery, commitment, and sacrifices of each of these 144 heroes,” said Troy Markel, Board Chair of the NFFF.
There are two events open to the public at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center during Memorial Weekend.
• The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service is on May 6 at 6:30 pm CDT and will be hosted by Fire Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department.
• The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service is on May 7 at 9:00 am CDT and will be hosted by journalist Hillary Howard.
These events will be available to watch on www.ecfpd.org (this page) and www.firehero.org.
In addition, the American flag will be lowered to half-staff on all Federal buildings on Sunday, May 7. The public is also encouraged to lower their American flags that day to recognize the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
For more information about the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, go to:
www.firehero.org/events/memorial-weekend/
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