Ceremony Honors Fallen Firefighters, Recognizes 36 Others for Life-saving Acts of Bravery

by Gary Kopycinski on May 12, 2011

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SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 50 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony.