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2 days ago
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NYSAFC 9/11 memorial stair climb at Upstate Medical Arena
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in remembering those who bravely sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001 by participating in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and Walk. The event on June 6 will pay tribute to FDNY firefighters at the Upstate Medical Arena at the Oncenter War Memorial. Each participant will climb 2,200 steps to represent the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Registration for the climb opens at 7 a.m. at 800 South State Street, at the Upstate Medical Arena. There is a $35 fee to participate, and each person will receive an honorary badge of one of the fallen firefighters. Opening ceremonies begin at 7:45 a.m., and the climb will start at 8 a.m. Stair Climbs help fund the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's programs to support the families of fallen firefighters and the FDNY Counseling Services Unit. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Honoring fallen Wisconsin firefighters; Hoan Bridge lights up red
The Brief The Milwaukee Fire Department and Light the Hoan partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to light the Hoan Bridge up red on Sunday night, May 4. It was lit up to honor and remember the two Wisconsin firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024. Crews want the lights and Sunday's gathering to symbolize a celebration of what they did and the lives they lived. MILWAUKEE - A bright tribute to fallen firefighters lit up downtown Milwaukee on Sunday night, May 4. What we know The Milwaukee Fire Department and Light the Hoan partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to honor and remember the two Wisconsin firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024. Those firefighters were Doran Kemp II, who spent 25 years with the MFD. The other was Tyler Kreiter, who spent 17 years with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The bridge lit up red in honor of the two throughout the night. Fire leaders say both men died from cancer last year. What they're saying During a speech, people said the two led a parallel life and embodied the spirit of giving. Loved ones said they were both taken too soon. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Green Bay fire chief Matthew Knott said cancer is one of the biggest issues firefighters are facing. "Cancer is indeed a terrible disease, it's something that is plaguing a lot of our firefighters, both current and retired, and something that we pledge to do everything we can to prevent moving forward," said Knott. Milwaukee chief Aaron Lipski said although the loss of these men is a tragedy, fire crews want the lights and Sunday's gathering to symbolize a celebration of what they did and the lives they lived. The Source The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Three Missouri fallen firefighters to be honored in national memorial service
Three fallen Missouri firefighters are among those being honored Sunday in Maryland as part of the 44th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is honoring 140 firefighters. Of those, 70 died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 from previous year. The weekend began with a candlelight service. St. Louis Fire Captain Garon Mosby hosted that event on Saturday night. Sunday, the tribute continues with a national memorial service, hosted by actor Jeremy Holm. The memorial service runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is being live streamed on the foundation's website and social media platforms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-05-2025
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Why are flags at half-staff on Sunday in Kansas?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Flags across Kansas are being lowered to half-staff on Sunday. But what's the occasion? Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued an order last week that flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, May 4. This order is meant to honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. 'Our first responders risk their lives every day in service to our communities and Kansans,' Kelly said. 'National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day is a time to honor Kansas firefighters for their tireless work and ensure the ultimate sacrifice that far too many have made will never be forgotten.' Why legalizing weed in Kansas isn't working The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) holds services annually to honor the nation's firefighters such as a memorial service set for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST on May 4. You can find a list of Kansas firefighters in the NFFF's Roll of Honor by clicking here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-05-2025
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Why are flags at half-staff today? Texas, US flags lowered to honor fallen firefighters
Flags across the United States and Texas are at half-staff Sunday in honor of National Firefighters Memorial Day, which commemorates 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty last year. The 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will also pay tribute to 70 additional firefighters who died in previous years. 'Each of these 140 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others – a profound sacrifice that defines true heroism,' Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation said in a release. 'Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to come together to honor their bravery, to stand beside their families, and ensure their legacy lives on in every community they so selflessly served.' Former President George W. Bush signed the law that required the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff on all federal buildings to memorialize fallen firefighters each year. "When you lower your flag this year, you will recognize the brave men and women who died protecting their communities from natural and manmade emergencies and disasters and those who carry on the proud tradition," the NFFF said. Flags will return to full-staff at sunset. Six Texas firefighters are being honored during this year's National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: Lieutenant Charles "Buddy" Freeman II, of the Montgomery County Fire Department Emergency Services District, died on Sept. 29, 2023. He had responded to a possible carbon monoxide leak on July 9. The following morning, he suffered a heart attack and later died from complications following multiple heart surgeries, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. He did not return to duty after the hazardous materials incident. Firefighter and Paramedic G. Wade Cannon, of the Flower Mound Fire Department, died in 2022 from colon cancer. Firefighter Marcelo "Ox" Garcia III, of the Houston Fire Department, died on Nov. 6, 2023, after a wall collapsed on him while he was battling a fire at a vacant warehouse. Assistant Chief Scott Glass, of Perryton Fire and EMS, died on Oct. 20 from a head injury caused when he was struck by a 5-inch hose that whipped unexpectedly while being charged with water during a structure fire. Safety Officer Daniel R. "Dan" Potts Sr., of City of Whitney Fire and Rescue, died in 2023 from a heart attack while responding to an early-morning structure fire. He passed away before reaching the scene. Chief Zebulin Earl "Zeb" Smith, of the Fritch Volunteer Fire Department, died in March 2024 from a heart attack while battling a structure fire. He had been fighting wildfires for nine consecutive days during a weeks-long wildfire outbreak that scorched much of the same area. It was the largest wildfire in state history. There are specific holidays and events when flags are flown at half-staff in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. That includes: Memorial Day, when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon, then raised to the top of the staff. Peace Officers Memorial Day, unless that day is also Armed Forces Day. Patriot Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Firefighters Memorial Day. President Dwight Eisenhower also issued a proclamation on the proper times for flying the flag at half-staff when government officials die. That includes: 30 days at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death of the president or a former president. 10 days at half-staff after the death of the vice president, the chief justice or a retired chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, or the speaker of the House of Representatives. From the date of death until interment for an associate justice of the Supreme Court, a member of the Cabinet, a former vice president, the president pro tempore of the Senate, the majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, or the minority leader of the House of Representatives. The date of death and the following day of a United States senator, representative, territorial delegate, or the resident commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It should also be flown at half-staff on all federal facilities in the state, congressional district, territory, or commonwealth of these officials. From the date of death until interment for the governor of a state, territory or possession. The president or governor may also order that the flag be flown at half-staff to commemorate the death of other officials, former officials or foreign dignitaries, such as the death of Pope Francis. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Why are flags at half-staff today? Texas honors fallen firefighters
