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Chicago Tribune
29-07-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
‘If you don't share it, it's gone:' Evanston firefighters celebrate lives of lost colleagues
The morning of July 22 was warm, sunny and relatively cloudless, as it usually is when the Evanston Fire Department holds its annual Remembrance Ceremony, Fire Chief Paul Polep commented. Close to 100 people gathered at Evanston's Firefighter Park to commemorate the lives of firefighters and police officers who died on the job. Current and retired firefighters paid their respects to their fallen comrades who put their lives on the line for people they did not know. It was also a warm and sunny day when Evanston firefighter Marty Leoni made the ultimate sacrifice in his attempt to save the life of a baby in a 1985 blaze in a Jackson Avenue home. Forty years later, his family still celebrates his life, and has attended the ceremony since its inception in 1993, Polep said. Evanston Firefighters William Craig and George Stiles were also honored at Wednesday's ceremony, with remarks from IAFF Local 742 President William Lynch, Illinois State Senator Laura Fine (9th) and Police Commander Kenneth Carter. Invocations were read by Rev. Tom Howard and Rabbi Tzvi Montrose. 'It's said within faith circles that our faith is only going to last a generation, because if you don't share it, it's gone. And that's true in so many aspects of our life,' Howard said. Howard spoke of a scripture within the Bible where Prophet Elijah died next to his mentee Elisha. Howard said Elisha mourned his mentor's death, but because of his teachings, was able to continue his legacy. 'The lesson for us in that is that when we lose someone, we mourn, but we also take what they gave us and we learn and we grow,' Howard said. 'We get to not only be here to remember them, we get to celebrate who they were, and we get to grow upon that.' 'There are many, many retired men and women that faced danger with unwavering resolve, and their legacy also continues to inspire all of us,' said Montrose. 'We also recognize the sacrifices that are often unseen: the emotional and mental toll that this work takes on those who carry its weight every single day. It's not only the uniform that defines you, it's the strength, resilience and compassion with which you serve, day in and day out.' 'July 22 is an opportunity to reset, a time to pause, to take a moment out of what can often feel like an endlessly busy, perhaps even chaotic line of work, and remind ourselves that who we are and what we do is not a burden, but a privilege,' Lynch said. The ceremony ended with a bell ceremony by the EFD Color Guard. The bell ceremony, according to Captain Jason Hays, was used in the early years of American fire departments to call the start and end of a shift, and would also be used to announce the death of a firefighter.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
FBI to meet with Pulse survivors, victims' families next week
The FBI plans to meet with Pulse shooting survivors and victims' families next week in Orlando. This is as dozens of survivors and victims' families are in Orlando for the Remembrance Ceremony on the 9th anniversary of the tragedy. Some--not all--are choosing to walk through the Pulse nightclub as the city opens the building up before its demolished. The city plans to build the permanent memorial at the site. The FBI says it will cover roundtrip travel and hotel stay for survivors and victims' families for two days next week. The email 9 Investigates obtained isn't clear about what exactly will be discussed at this meeting, but the FBI did state 'this is not an investigative update.' The agency writes in the emails to survivors and families, 'This is an opportunity for you to ask any outstanding questions as the FBI will be closing our case in the future.' This meeting is limited to the families and survivors. The public and press won't be allowed in. The FBI says in the email this is to protect survivors' and family members' privacy and safety. Those planning to attend the meeting are required to submit any questions they have for the investigative team in advance. They must fill out a form, and it's up to the FBI investigators on if they answer. They're also allowed to bring one support person with them. The FBI didn't release any other information. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wyomissing salutes, remembers the fallen at parade, ceremony
Wyomissing held its Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday. The grand marshal was Wyomissing's own Chris Kaag, a Marine Corps veteran and community leader. The parade through Wyomissing Hills included Scouts, community groups honoring World War II and Vietnam War veterans, military groups, musical performances, youth sports teams and area emergency services. A Remembrance Ceremony was held at the War Memorial in Wyomissing Hills Memorial Park. World War II veterans are honored during the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)The Reading Buccaneer Alumni march during the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)World War II veterans are honored during the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)The Berks County Chapter of the Harley Owners Group rides during Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)Kaleb Kistler, 3, of Bernville waits to watch his dad Kevin march with the Sons of Liberty during the Wyomissing Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Memorial Day weekend events at Topeka Cemetery
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Historic Topeka Cemetery will be holding events in honor of Memorial Day next week. The Historic Topeka Cemetery announced in a press release that it will host several speakers for Memorial Day who will share stories with attendees. The speakers will talk about the stories of some of the most interesting residents in the cemetery. Observance and remembrance ceremonies will be held for Civil War and Vietnam veterans. Topeka fashion store to shut down soon, what to know Saturday, May 25. 9 a.m. – Sons of Union Veterans' annual Remembrance Ceremony. Use the main gate on 10th Avenue, drive straight up the hill and turn left at the top. 10 a.m. – Dedication of headstone for first burial. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Stories from the Grave. On the south side of the cemetery, use the gate off California. Check in at the covered patio. Mini tours will start every 15 minutes. Monday, May 27. Vietnam Veterans observance. At the Bell Tower on the south end of the cemetery. Use the California gate and look for the stand of three flags: U.S., state and POW/MIA. Stories from the Grave. Check in at the covered patio; mini tours starting every 15 minutes. Glow-in-the-dark flowers being sold in Topeka Earlier this year, 27 News looked into the oldest businesses in Topeka. Our investigation found the Historic Topeka Cemetery is the oldest known business in the city. To read more on the history of the cemetery, click here. For more information on the Memorial Day events at the cemetery, you can call (785) 233-4132. For more local 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
