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Fallen Emergency Services Workers Honored |
10/14/2009
Fallen Emergency Services Workers HonoredOn October 17, 2009 at 11 am, the Cumberland County Emergency Services Memorial Committee will host an annual memorial service to honor fallen firefighters and EMS workers who have sacrificed their lives serving the citizens of Cumberland County, Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. The ceremony will take place at a memorial built in 1999 on the main campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College to honor those in emergency services who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties.
Congressman Mike McIntyre will be the guest speaker at this year’s observance. Fayetteville Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Allen will lay a wreath at the memorial with Cindy Baker, widow of deceased Firefighter Roger Baker. Mayor Anthony Chavonne will be in attendance.
The service will also include a traditional bell ringing ceremony.
The Cumberland County Emergency Services Memorial Committee is comprised of representatives from several local organizations including the Fayetteville Fire Department, Fort Bragg Fire and EMS, Pope Air Force Base Fire Department, and the Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association.
“This is an opportunity to honor and acknowledge the sacrifice of our local heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice right here at home,” said Captain David Richtmeyer of the Fayetteville Fire Department, and representative of the Cumberland County Emergency Services Memorial Committee.
The outdoor service will be held at the memorial located at 2201 Hull Rd next to Cumberland Hall. It is a rain or shine event, and the public is invited. Please contact Capt. David Richtmeyer at 910-624-5042 for further information.