Highlights of the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend as seen through the lens of videographer Greg Guise.
2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Highlights
Posts Categorized: 2019 Memorial Weekend
119 Fallen Firefighters Honored at the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
The tolling of the bell called to order the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on October 6, 2019, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Thousands traveled from across the country and gathered under somber skies in a profound display of sympathy and support for the loved ones of the 119 firefighters who lost their lives in service to their communities.
What Does It Take to Get Ready for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend?
Enjoy this glimpse of just some of the crews who are setting up for the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
119 Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored at National Memorial on Sunday, October 6
The 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 6, 2019, to honor 92 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2018 and 27 firefighters who died in the line of duty in previous years.
6th Annual Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony Honors 119
On the morning of September 17, 2019, leaders from the United States Congress and the fire service, loved ones of fallen firefighters, a Recruit Class from Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, and others gathered in the Rayburn House Office Building (HOB) for the 6th Annual Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.
Join Us for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2019
As dusk turns to dark, landmarks across the county will again glow in respect from September 29 – 6, 2019, to the fallen and their families. In 2018, Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters expanded to include fire department tributes. Fire service organizations nationwide are invited to light their facilities in red to honor America’s fallen bravest again in 2019.
Watch the 2019 Flag Raising at the National Memorial
Watch the 2019 Flag Raising at the Memorial in preparation for the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on October 5-6, 2019.
