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Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013
Reach: Throughout the USA
What is the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend?
Every October, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
The October 4 - 6, 2013 Memorial Will Honor Firefighters Who Died in the Line of Duty During 2012 and Previous Years
Read more here...
Is it an official Half-Staff Day?
Yes, It's public law.
Here's an excerpt of the Joint Resolution:
"Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That each year, the American flags on all Federal office buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Approved October 16, 2001."
What if the National Memorial site is closed due to the government shutdown?
Alternate locations for the memorial ceremony are being planned just in case.
Stay up to date on the website here
or on Facebook here
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