Firefighter Memorials
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals, along with Norristown fire and police departments, investigated the fire that destroyed the nearly 100-year-old outdoor venue
Retired FDNY Firefighter Lee Ielpi’s mission to collect and share WTC steel focuses on remembrance and education
Springfield Firefighter Leonard Corbin served the department for 32 years
The family thinks it’s someone living in their son’s old neighborhood who finds the memorial to be an eye sore
Firefighter Tim Jansen was run over by a fire truck at a cottage fire in December 2012
His hope is to raise $25,000 for the Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Firefighter Brad Harper was at the scene of a mulch fire on May 18, 2013 when he became trapped between a fire engine and a door of an ambulance
There are symbols of heroism, ranging from damaged fire trucks to the wristwatch of one of the airline passengers who confronted the hijackers
They spent the past few weeks traveling the state getting firefighter signatures to help create the monument
“I’ve never heard of these items being stolen before. It’s a respect thing. I liken it to tipping over gravestones,” said Deputy Sheriff Gordon Dibble
“Now the marathon means that much more to everybody in this house. Now guys are truly honored to participate in it,” firefighter Chris Dunn said
Firefighter Kennedy was called a “good soul” and a “free-wheeling spirit” today as he was mourned at a church by his family, friends, and comrades
K-9 agent Sadie, named the 2011 Law Enforcement/Arson Dog of the Year, claimed the title with 5,184 votes
The fallen nine and other firefighters attended many West Ashley football games
The fire was the nation’s deadliest firefighting tragedy since Sept. 11, 2001
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