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Inside the Event
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

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National Fallen Firefighters Weekend
10,000 Honor Heroes of 2001 in National Service
2001's lost remembered in stirring tributes.
Humble Afternoon of Respect
Memorial Weekend Bittersweet
Firefighters, Families Drive Flow
Support Incredible
Candlelight Service: 7,000 Gather

USFA Requests a National Salute to Fallen Firefighters
Requests all depts lower flags to half-staff on Sunday 10/6

NFFF Details Washington D.C. Memorial Service 10/4 - 10/6
446 firefighters to be honored

Lodging Discounts Offered for D.C. Service
Virginia hotels offering firefighter discounts.

Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Schedule Announced
(July 19) -- Three days of events in the Nation's Capital to honor the 438 firefighters from 34 states made the ultimate sacrifice in 2001.

Registration Deadline for D.C. Honor Procession Slated
(July 19) -- August 26 is the registration deadline for fire departments interested in participating in the Procession of Honor immediately prior to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 6.

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Synopsis



National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

When: October 5-6, 2002
Where: Washington, D.C.

Presented by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, this annual memorial service has been moved to the nation's capital this year to honor 438 firefighters from 34 states made the ultimate sacrifice, including the 344 dedicated firefighters who died in the World Trade Center disaster.

Event Resources

  • Event Schedule

  • Maps/Directions

  • Travel & Lodging

  • Proclamations

  • Lowering Flags

  • Local Events

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Related Web Sites

FireHero.org
The official Web site of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Memorial Weekend 2002
Official event site with comprehensive information on the event, its history, and resources for those planning to attend.



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