National Memorial Service to Honor Two New Jersey Fallen Firefighters
By Matt Genovese
Following is a press release from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: 
EMMITSBURG, MD. – The 30th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will honor two New Jersey firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2010. They are among the 72 firefighters who died in 2010 and 17 firefighters who died in previous years who will be remembered at the official national service held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Captain Kenneth Adamo, age 48, of the Elmwood Park Fire Department died after suffering a heart attack within 24 hours of responding to an emergency on December 28, 2010.
Firefighter Edward J. Eckert, age 71, of the Stafford Township Fire Department died on June 6, 2010, after collapsing while responding to a call on June 1, 2010.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security will sponsor the official national tribute on October 16, 2011.
As first responders to all natural and manmade emergencies, fire service personnel are in constant danger. During 2010, 72 firefighters died in the line of duty, making firefighting one of the nation’s most dangerous occupations.
More than 6,000 people, including Members of Congress, Administration officials and other dignitaries, members of the fire service, and families and friends of the fallen firefighters will attend the event. Families will receive flags flown over the U. S. Capitol and the National Memorial. Members of the fire service, honor guard units and pipe and drum units from across the U.S. will participate in this national tribute.
Many fire departments across the country will also conduct simultaneous services, lower flags to half‐staff, sound sirens, and observe a moment of silent tribute. For the first time in Memorial Weekend history, departments and local places of worship are invited to participate in Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters, a national moment of remembrance, to honor those who died in the line of duty. For more information on Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters visit: www.BellsAcrossAmerica.com.
For a complete list of fallen firefighters being honored and a widget to display their information on your website, along with Memorial Weekend related videos, photos, media and broadcast information visit Weekend.FireHero.org.
Posted by Matt Genovese
on Oct 14 2011. Filed under Featured News, Jackson Fire & Safety.
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