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2023 Memorial Weekend

2023 Congressional Flag Ceremony
2023 Memorial Weekend

Congressional Flag Ceremony Honors 144 Fallen Firefighters

On Wednesday, April 19, leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus presented 144 American flags flown over the US Capitol to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. These flags represent each of the firefighters on the 2023 Roll of Honor, which includes 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 who died in previous years.

2023 Memorial Weekend

Light Up Red for Fallen Firefighters

As dusk turns to dark during the first week of May, iconic buildings, landmarks, homes and fire departments across the country will glow in respect to the fallen and their families for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. This nationwide lighting, sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), leads up to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 6-7, 2023. 

2023 Memorial Weekend

Join a Nationwide Tribute for Fallen Firefighters

You can be part of a national tradition to honor the memories of firefighters who died in the line of duty and show your support for their families. Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters.

2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
2023 Memorial Weekend

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: May 6-7, 2023

During the 2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, we will remember 79 firefighters who died in 2022 and 65 who died in previous years.