Firefighters who lost their lives “while protecting lives, property and the environment in Toronto” were honored Sunday morning at the city’s annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
The ceremony was held at Toronto Fire Service Station 334, 339 Queens Quay W., east of Spadina Avenue.
During the meeting, Mayor John Tory, Chief of Fire Matthew Pegg and members of the Toronto Fire Department, along with representatives of the Toronto Professional Fire Association and the Canadian Foundation for Fallen Firefighters, spoke and deposited. wreaths.
Today at @Toronto_Fire Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial we paid tribute to 21 fallen firefighters who made every effort to protect lives, property and the environment in Toronto.
We will not forget them and their legacy will endure through the Memorial Honor Roll. pic.twitter.com/iqHOo5XniI
– John Tory (@TorontosMayor) June 12, 2022
The names of 21 fallen firefighters, as well as the date they died, are added to the Memorial Picture of Honor, which since 1848 commemorates 319 firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Today we pay tribute to 21 fallen firefighters by adding their names to the Memorial’s honor roll. They join those who made the final sacrifice while performing their duties. Rest in peace to our fallen. #torontofirefighters @opffa @IAFFNewsDesk #torontofallenfirefightersmemorial pic.twitter.com/dMfCCH4pMv
– Toronto Fire Department (@TPFFA) June 12, 2022