Department of Public Safety

Firefighters Candlelight Vigil to be Held Sept. 8

The public is invited to attend to remember firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.

September 1, 2011 | 2 min reading time

This article is 14 years old. It was published on September 1, 2011.

Ceremonial Fire Bell for the Final Bell Ceremony at the 2009 Firefighters Candlelight Vigil.Fire Chiefs, firefighters, family and friends will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Firefighter Statue in Poelker Park at Tucker and Market Streets in Downtown St. Louis to remember their co-workers and loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The names of those firefighters being remembered that evening will be gathered from Fire Departments located within the metropolitan St. Louis area, including the Metro East.

Dress uniform and representative fire apparatus would be appreciated.

To read more about all the events being held in conjunction with Firefighters Weekend, visit the website at http://www.firefightersweekend.com .

 

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