Mike Levin: “this weekend firefighters from across the country are coming to Washington, DC, to honor the lives of their family…”

“this weekend firefighters from across the country are coming to Washington, DC, to honor the lives of their family, friends, and colleagues during the 2002 Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend. Since 1981, the names of America's fallen fire heroes have been memorialized at the official National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Sadly, this year the names of 446 brave and heroic men and women of the fire service will be added to the Roll of Honor in Emmitsburg, MD. Last year, 442 firefighters from 34 States lost their lives while serving their communities. 2001 was the deadliest year in the history of America's fire service. New York leads the list with 359 firefighters killed, including the 347 World Trade Center heroes. Also, four firefighters who died before 2001 but whose names had not been included on the national memorial will be added. Three individuals from my home State of Michigan will also be added to Roll of Honor.”