Two fallen Indiana firefighters will be honored this weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Maryland. The tribute honors firefighters from across the U.S. who died in the line of duty.
EMMITSBURG, Md. — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will host the 42nd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on Saturday and Sunday in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Each firefighter’s name will be inscribed on a bronze plaque and become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor of their sacrifices.Firefighter Terry Cassidy, 64, of the Sparta Township Fire Department, responded to a medical emergency at a residence on May 23, 2022. Deputy Chief Bruce DeArk, 53, of the Jeffersonville Fire Department, died of colon cancer deemed to be in the line of duty by the state of Indiana.A National Fallen Firefighters candlelight service will be held on May 6 and a memorial service will be held on May 7.
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