[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 135 (Tuesday, September 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1608]
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    IN RECOGNITION OF LAKEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FALLEN FIREFIGHTER 
                           MEMORIAL CEREMONY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Lakewood Fire Department's firefighters who have lost their lives in 
the line of duty and who will be honored at this year's annual Fallen 
Firefighter Memorial ceremony. This year's ceremony will be especially 
significant as it coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the events 
of September 11, 2001. The Lakewood Fire Department will also be 
revealing a sculpture constructed with steel beams from the World Trade 
Center at Station #1.
  Lakewood Fire Department's annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial 
ceremony honors the firefighters who have sacrificed their lives, 
saving others. This year's ceremony will be dedicated to the four 
Lakewood firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. 
Additionally, a special tribute will be made honoring the 343 
firefighters who gave their lives on September 11, 2001.
  Mayor Summers, Chief Gilman, Fire Marshal Dunphy, the Lakewood 
Firefighters, Cleveland Fire Department Color Guard, American Legion 
Honor Guard, Lakewood Fire Department Honor Guard, Lakewood High School 
Ranger Marching Band, Boy Scouts of America, and the Red Hackle Pipes 
and Drums will all be participating at this year's ceremony.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring and 
remembering some of the country's bravest heroes, the fallen 
firefighters from Lakewood and all the firefighters who sacrificed 
their lives on September 11, 2001 at this year's Fallen Firefighter 
Memorial ceremony.

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