WHAT: The 24th Annual National Memorial Weekend is an opportunity
for survivors, government officials and members of the fire
service to honor the memories of the 101 firefighters who
perished while serving their communities in 2004. The 95 men
and six women were from 34 states.
The memorial weekend is presented by the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland
Security’s U.S. Fire Administration. The event is expected to
attract more than 5,000 people including, members of Congress,
Administration officials, members of the fire service, and
families and friends of fallen firefighters.
WHEN: Saturday, October 8
Red Helmets Ride Ceremony, 11:30 a.m.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders will leave from Frederick, MD,
and ride to the site of the National Fallen Firefighters
Monument.
National Candlelight Service, 6:30 p.m. -
Live Satellite Newsfeed
Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton,
Emmitsburg, MD
Sunday, October 9
National Memorial Service, 10 a.m. -
Live Satellite Newsfeed
Speakers:
* Secretary Michael Chertoff, Department of Homeland
Security
* Dave Paulison, acting FEMA director, Department of
Homeland Security
National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD
LIVE FEED/ LIVE SATELLITE NEWSFEED
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Saturday, October 8th Sunday, October 9th
Fallen Firefighters Fallen Firefighters
Luminary Service Memorial Service
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18:00-21:00 ET 10:00-10:30 ET
17:00-20:00 CT 09:00-09:30 CT
16:00-19:00 MT 08:00-08:30 MT
15:00-18:00 PT 07:00-07:30 PT
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WHY: Every 78 hours a firefighter dies in the line of duty in
America, making firefighting one of the nation’s most
dangerous occupations. The weekend allows surviving families
and friends from across the country to meet one another,
establish emotional connections and celebrate the lives of
their beloved firefighters.
CONTACTS: ON-SITE: Barbara King, (401) 721-6212 or cell (301) 467-3759
Maxine Enciso, Ketchum, cell (310) 384-5651