Firefighter Memorials
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
Participants climb or walk the equivalent of 110 stories to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on September 11, 2001
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument, drawing pushback from state leaders and the site’s nonprofit operator
The flags, which have flown over the Capitol, will be given to the families of firefighters who died in the line of duty
Hundreds gathered; a minister called the service a celebration of life and asked mourners to their neighbor and give them a “Jermaine-type” smile
“When we take an oath as firefighters, we take an oath to put others first,” said IAFF President Edward Kelly
Squad 72 members tidied the site that honors Lt. Derrick Harvey
Lt. Terrence “Terry” Judge served with the Pembroke Fire Department for 33 years
“The response has been overwhelming from firefighters here locally, across the country and internationally,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown
Rancho Cucamonga Engineer Miguel Cervantes worked in the fire service for more than 20 years
The firefighters’ great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren witnessed the ceremony at Engine 285/Ladder 142
“Fire remains a serious threat to public safety — and America is still burning,” said Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on a three-city tour
A nonprofit formed by the fire officers union has considered adding a permanent memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and FF-EMT Kenny Lacayo
North Haven Firefighter Matthias Wirtz “was putting everybody else above himself, just what he has done his entire life,” said Chief Paul Januszewski
Glendale Firefighter Mark Fowl “will be deeply missed,” the department said in a Facebook post
Remembering the service, selflessness and sacrifice of those lost this year
West Webster’s multiday remembrance includes a display of photos and memorabilia plus a prayer
Almost 1,000 people attended the service for Community Fire Company members Zachary Paris and Marvin Gruber in person, and over 1,000 more watched a livestream
At the end of the route, neighbors gathered to pay their respects to Firefighter Marvin Gruber and First Assistant Chief Zachary Paris
Penn Hills Paramedic Joshua Smith said Nicholas Theofilis would go on ride-alongs as a teen and shadow medical personnel
Each of Johnny Tetrick’s daughters received a proclamation dedicated to his service as well as a helmet
“Together we helped fulfill our promise to never forget, and we are looking forward to keeping this going for many years to come,” said Capt. Brian Minardo
Thousands attended events to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2021
“It was a beautiful ceremony, and we’re very proud to be here,” said widow Michelle Ruedy, expressing shared feelings
The event is expected to boast a larger-than-usual crowd this year
Firehouses throughout the city will observe moments of silence, and bells will ring to commemorate the moment tragedy struck 21 years before
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
At a procession in honor of Barnes City Fire Department Captain Gary DeCook, fellow first responders drove a vehicle that was special to him
Even as we move further from 9/11, the need for support is ongoing for those fallen firefighter families and new ones every year
Cintas Corporation employees walk and stair climb to raise awareness of and funds for NFFF
St. Paul firefighters completed the workout, named after Tommy McDonough, as part of the McDonough Memorial Workout of the Day
“The aim of this project is to share, with humility and grace, the family members’ journeys,” said Richard Wiesel
Assigning meaning to each fold during a firefighter funeral flag-folding ceremony
