IAFF Memorial 2008 pt2

On Saturday, September 20, 2008, fire fighters, family and friends from the United States and Canada made their 22nd annual pilgrimage to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial observance honoring 137 fallen fire fighters.

As a special honor to the fallen, a procession of fire apparatus and motorcycles, known as the "Ride to Remember," journeyed to the memorial site in the shadow of Pikes Peak. On behalf of the 290,000 members of the IAFF, General President Harold Schaitberger presided over the ceremony.

More names were added this year than any other year since 2002 when 499 member names were etched into the memorial wall including those who died September 11, 2001.

The mission of the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is to honor the sacrifice made by IAFF members who serve as professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Since it was created in 1976, the names of the fallen IAFF members have been engraved into the wall of honor. The organization also provides assistance to surviving families and serves as a public reminder of the risks fire fighters take every day. The memorial is maintained by members of Colorado Springs Local 5.

This is part 2, the reading of the names and the sounding of the final bell.

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6:49 A/Capt Hall R. Local 18 RIP Brother

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FF Ryan Hummert L2665 RIP brother