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Groundbreaking Held For Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial
December 9, 2014
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning in the Florida Capitol courtyard for the state’s new Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
“The memorial will serve as a daily reminder of our support for our fellow firefighters and emergency personnel, while demonstrating its true legacy, that the work that serves on these grounds is only possible because of the selfless lives they’ve chosen,” said Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, who is also the state’s fire marshal, during the ceremony.
A key feature of the memorial will be the names of all the firefighters in the state who have died in the line of duty, including six from 2014.
The ceremony featured Gov. Rick Scott, Cabinet members and a number of family members of fallen emergency personal. The State Fire Marshal’s office has partnered with various firefighting agencies across the state to help fund the memorial, which was approved through a resolution by Scott and the Cabinet last year.
by The News Service of Florida
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2 Responses to “Groundbreaking Held For Florida Fallen Firefighter Memorial”
>But I have always wondered why does no one honor our Lineman
Florida does recognize Lineman Appreciation Day on August 26, and there’s usually a ceremony at the state Capitol.
http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/its-lineworker-appreciation-day
I think this is awesome to honor the firefighters and any person that puts their life on the line. But I have always wondered why does no one honor our Lineman. They put their lives literally on the power lines everyday. And they work during some of the worst weather so we can all remain comfortable in our homes or continue or work without interruption. They go to disaster areas to help restore power during the worst times and work long hours til the job is done. Being a line man’s wife I know the worry of not knowing if a loved one will come home safe or not at all. There are not mistakes or second chances when dealing with those power
lines. Lineman are called out to help our first responders during times when they all have to work together due to a emergency. Not taking away from any other group of dedicated men and women. I thank them all. But just feel our linemen deserve more recognition too.