Wreaths were laid during a Sept. 7 ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department to honour and remember fallen firefighters. TINA COMEAUArticle contentA simple yet meaningful tradition of remembrance and camaraderie once again unfolded at the Yarmouth Fire Department.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn the morning of Sunday, Sept. 7, members of various fire departments gathered to pay tribute to fallen firefighters.Article contentArticle contentWhile they stood inside the vehicle bay of the fire hall shoulder to shoulder, they were also standing heart to heart.Article content Firefighters took part in a ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department on Sept. 7 that honoured and remembered fallen firefighters. TINA COMEAUArticle contentIt’s a tradition that began following the deaths of hundreds of firefighters and other first responders during the 9/11 attacks in the United States in 2001. The firefighters and other first responders died while trying to rescue others.Article contentArticle contentEach year, a ceremony is held at the Yarmouth Fire Department to remember these firefighters, but also to remember all fallen firefighters, including those locally, provincially, nationally and globally, who died on the job or from illnesses associated with the job.Article contentWhile offering prayers during the ceremony, Rev. Bill Newell, the fire department’s chaplain, gave thanks for the opportunity “to remember the comrades who, because of their service, have paid the supreme sacrifice. We thank you for their service, and the service of all of our firefighters. We pray for the families of our fallen members.”Article content Rev. Bill Newell, chaplain of the Yarmouth Fire Department, offered prayers for firefighters during a ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department on Sept. 7. This annual event began as a tradition after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 that claimed the lives of many firefighters and first responders. TINA COMEAUArticle contentArticle content With firefighters in attendance from various departments, wreaths were laid during a Sept. 7 ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department to honour and remember fallen firefighters. TINA COMEAUArticle contentArticle content Wreaths were laid during a Sept. 7 ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department to honour and remember fallen firefighters. TINA COMEAUArticle contentThe efforts of firefighters have especially been at the forefront of as late because of the Long Lake (West Dalhousie) wildfire in Annapolis County that has been burning for weeks. During the first part of September, there were firefighters and apparatus from more than 70 fire departments, spanning nine counties, involved in the first effort, including ones from the tri-counties.Article contentArticle contentIn his prayers during the ceremony, Newell acknowledged these efforts.Article content“As we look across our land, we know that our many volunteers and full-time Lands and Forest people … have been battling raging forest fires for weeks now,” he said.Article content“We thank you for their service as well, and we pray that you will keep them safe and protect the homes that are in the area of these fires,” said Newell. “Continue to guide us, as firefighters, so that we may be alert and attentive as we are on duty, and as we serve our community and seek to protect us all.”Article contentDuring the short ceremony, the playing of the Canadian and American national anthems took place, along with the playing of The Last Post and a moment of silence. Wreaths were laid on behalf of various fire departments in the region.Article content Rev. Bill Newell turns the pages of a book about the 2001 9/11 attack that lists the names of firefighters and other first responders who died that day trying to save others. TINA COMEAUArticle contentNewell had brought with him a book about the 9/11 attack that was signed by a New York firefighter in the early years of these annual ceremonies held by the Yarmouth Fire Department.Article contentThe inscription reads: “To my Canadian brothers, for today and every day you’ve shown your support. Stay safe.”Article content Firefighters took part in a ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department on Sept. 7 that honoured and remembered fallen firefighters. TINA COMEAUArticle contentArticle content Wreaths were laid during a Sept. 7 ceremony at the Yarmouth Fire Department to honour and remember fallen firefighters. TINA COMEAUArticle contentArticle content Bunker gear sits on a chair inside the Yarmouth Fire Department’s hall. TINA COMEAUArticle content
Fallen firefighters honoured and remembered during annual tradition at the Yarmouth Fire Department
