Fallen Firefighters' Memorial
A Day of Remembrance
On October 5, 2018, Kankakee County States Attorney Jim Rowe hosted a Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Scheduled to be held on the courthouse lawn at the Firefighter Memorial Wall, the event was moved indoors due to inclement weather. KACC Fire-Rescue-EMS Instructor, Ed Leeson, took students to witness the memorial program.
The memorial program included: prayers, speeches, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the National Anthem, a bugler playing Taps, bagpipers playing Amazing Grace, presentation of a memorial wreath and roses to family members of those being remembered
There was also the traditional and somber ringing of the fire bell signaling firefighters are "returning home." Several of the KACC students commented on how moving and emotional the memorial service was.
Thank you Jim Rowe, Danielle Dugan and area fire districts for hosting a thought provoking service. To look at todays program, click on this link: Kankakee County Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service