For Immediate Release

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

*Media Advisory*

Gloucester Fire Department To Honor Fallen Firefighters at Memorial Ceremony

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Fire Department will be holding a procession and service for fallen firefighters at the Cherry Hill Cemetery Fallen Firefighter Memorial site next weekend.

WHEN:

Sunday, June 11, at 9 a.m.

WHERE:

Cherry Hill Cemetery

WHO:

• Gloucester Fire Department
• Gloucester Firefighters Relief Association

WHAT:

The Gloucester Fire Department will gather at the Dept. Of Public Works and then march to the the Relief Association Firefighters Lot at Cherry Hill Cemetery where a service will be held to honor Gloucester’s fallen firefighters. This year’s guest speaker will be state Sen. Bruce Tarr.

In the event of rain, the service will be held at Gloucester Fire Headquarters at 8 School St.

“This is a great event that we’re incredibly proud to participate in,” Chief Smith said. “This service has been held annually for more than 125 years.  It gives the department and the community a chance to honor and remember those deceased firefighters who served their community along with those who died in the line of duty.”

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