43 ANNUAL National FallenFi rghefi ters Memorial Weekend
Its journey ended in Emmitsburg, MD, where the National Honor Guard Commanders Association presented it to our Fire Hero Families during Memorial Weekend on October 9, 2014.

Fallen Firefighters - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The Roll of Honor lists the names of all firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial since 1981. Read about these fallen heroes who died in the line of duty on individual tribute pages.

About Us - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Each May, the Foundation sponsors the official National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year and in prior years.

Gary Edwin Berg - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Firefighter Gary Edwin Berg, age 54, of the North Prairie Fire Department, died on October 19, 2021, from complications of COVID-19.

Cory James Barr - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
He threw on his fire gear, headed to the scene of a gas leak, and was working to save members of the community he grew up in and loved so much. While doing so, there was an explosion that took out some of the downtown area, and he lost his life.

Unity - Frost Prairie Volunteer Fire Department
The Fire Hero Family Trees will remain on display in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel throughout the holiday season. The beautiful trees feature ornaments from the families and departments of America’s Fire Heroes from around the country.

State Firefighter Memorials - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
This is the USFA’s premier event featuring the top leaders and decision-makers in the industry. We look forward to welcoming national fire service leaders and representatives of the federal government along with a virtual audience of up to 2,500 additional fire service professionals.

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Each year, America honors its fallen fire heroes during a National Memorial Service at the monument site. The ceremony includes the placing of a Presidential Wreath at the monument and dedication of a plaque honoring those who died in the line-of-duty during the previous year.

Memorial Monday — The Shamrock Oil McKee Refinery Fire
The McKee Refinery explosion stands as the sixth deadliest fire for firefighters in U.S. history—a solemn reminder of the risks first responders face and the sacrifice they sometimes make in service to others.

Jared W. Zimmerly - National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Jared joined the Prairie Township Fire Department in 2007. He was also a reserve Sheriff Deputy. He was an amazing person‚ always ready to help others and always just so happy all of the time. He was a member of the National Honor Society in school. He owned his own semi-truck and trucking company – Zimmerly Trucking when he was just 18.