Firefighter memorial service

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s fire service will hold two memorial services this weekend at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City to honor the state’s fallen firefighters
On Saturday, May 14, at 9 p.m., a candlelight vigil will be held for all Missouri firefighters who have died while serving their communities.
On Sunday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m., a memorial service will be held in which the names of seven Missouri firefighters who died in the line of duty will be added to the monument wall commemorating Missouri firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while bravely serving their fellow Missourians.
Four of the firefighters died in 2021 and three firefighters, whose line of duty deaths from past years have recently been confirmed, will also be recognized. Other Missouri firefighters who passed away will also be remembered during the ceremonies.
Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed May 15 as Fire Service Memorial Day in Missouri.
“Missouri’s firefighters can be relied upon to answer the alarm bell whenever it sounds and protect the lives and property of their fellow Missourians,” Governor Parson said. “We will always honor and remember the courageous individuals who paid the ultimate price for their dedication to public service and their communities.”
“Each year, I am inspired and grateful as Missouri’s fire service comes together to honor our fellow firefighters who made the highest sacrifice to protect others from harm,” State Fire Marshal Tim Bean said. “I am grateful for their service, the lives they led and the legacy they’ve left behind. I’m inspired by the strength I witness in the survivors they left behind and their fellow firefighters, who continue to carry out the fallen firefighters’ legacy of brave and selfless service.”
Both events will take place at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri located in Kingdom City.