KFD to Honor Fallen Firefighters
KINGSPORT – Bells will ring from coast to coast as a grateful nation pauses on Sunday, October 7, to honor those firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2011. Fire departments and their places of worship will join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) for the Second Annual Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters, part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in
“As the Memorial Service begins, the bells at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel in Emmitsburg will ring to honor the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2011,” said Chief Ronald J. Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. “We are encouraging firefighters across the country to invite their place of worship or other community group to join us with their own tribute to our fallen heroes.”‚
Nearly 100 fire departments participated in the first Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters in 2011. In addition, the United States Air Force 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, stationed at an undisclosed location in
For more information about participating in Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters please visit www.BellsAcrossAmerica.com.
KFD Contact for Bells Across America is Assistant Fire Marshal & KFD Chaplain Barry Carr he can be reached at 423-229-9440 or barrycarr@kingsporttn.gov