State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District
State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (IL) | Representative Wayne A Rosenthal (R) 108th District
The 31st Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony was held today in Springfield, Illinois, to honor the firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The ceremony is a solemn reminder of their bravery and dedication, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
This annual event takes place at the Illinois Firefighter Memorial. Each year in early May, attendees gather to pay tribute to those who have given their lives for their communities. The ceremony also includes the presentation of the Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards.
For further information about this poignant memorial ceremony and the Medal of Honor Program, interested parties can visit sfm.illinois.gov/memorial.html.
The event also provided an opportunity to share valuable resources for firefighters. These include the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Firefighter Cancer and Other Illnesses program, the Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, RE;ACT, Illinois Firefighter Peer Support, Fire Service Women of Illinois, Fire Department Safety Officers Association, and National Volunteer Fire Council.
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