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Inside the Event
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend


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.


- May 30, 2002
Austin - The Job's Not Done Until Our Fallen Are Honored
- May 22, 2002
IAFC Issues Call For 100,000 at National Memorial
- Jan 15, 2002
438 Bravest Lost Lives On-Duty in 2001
- Jan 10, 2002
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Moved to Washington, D.C.
- Jan 10, 2002
Foundation's Task For Memorial, Enormous
- Oct 8, 2001
America's Fallen Firefighters Honored
- Oct 8, 2001
National Memorial Service Photo Slide Show
- Oct 7, 2001
Bush Honors Fallen Firefighters
- Oct 7, 2001
IAFF General President Address at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
- Oct 7, 2001
President Bush's Address at 2001 Ceremony
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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.
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Event Schedule

Maps/Directions

Travel & Lodging

Proclamations

Lowering Flags

Local Events

Make Donation



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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