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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend October 2-3, 2004

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The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial The Presidential Wreath The Maltese Cross containing a rose in remembrance of each fallen firefighter.
The Honor Guard escorts family members into the Memorial Service. Members of the Honor Guard and Pipe and Drum Corps prepare for the Memorial Service. Members of the Honor Guard enter the Memorial Service.
Members of the Flag Corps enter the Memorial Service carrying State and fire department flags. Members of the Pipe and Drum Corps enter the Memorial Service. Members of the Pipe and Drum Corps enter the Memorial Service.
Members of the Honor Guard saluting the American flag. Members of the Honor Guard enter the Memorial Service. Flags over the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Members of the Honor Guard prepare to assist in the laying of the Presidential Wreath. Members of the Honor Guard stand watch at the Memorial. A bagpiper plays at the Memorial.
Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response (FEMA) Michael Brown (left), USDA Forest Service Deputy Director Tom Harbour (center) , and U.S. Fire Administrator David Paulison (right). Maryland U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Paul Sarbanes (foreground) and Maryland U.S. Representatives Roscoe Bartlett (back left) and Steny Hoyer (back right). Members of the Honor Guard stand watch at the Memorial.
Members of the Honor Guard march forward to present American flags to family members. A family member is presented with the American flag and a single rose. U.S. Fire Administrator R. David Paulison addresses families and friends of the fallen firefighters.

Last Updated: October 06, 2004 03:57 PM

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