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| Pennsylvania - Harrisburg |
Firemen in World War I Memorial |
Location of Memorial:
Front St
 Harrisburg, PA |
Dedication:
1924
Rededicated:
Sept. 11, 2002 |
Pictures:
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| Notes:
Originally dedicated to eight Harrisburg firefighters who lost their lives during World War I ("The World War" according to its plaque). The larger-than-life bronze statue features a firefighter standing in an Army uniform while wearing his fire helmet.
The original plaque shows a scene of firefighters raising a ladder into a fire and reads:
ERECTED BY THE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF THE
CITY OF HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
IN HONOR OF VALIANT SERVICES
RENDERED BY ITS MEMBERS DURING
THE WORLD WAR 1917 - 1919
DEDICATED 1924
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The monument was restored and rededicated on September 11, 2002. A new plaque was also mounted to the side of the monument that reads:
Firefighters' Memorial Monument
This statue, plaza and site perpetually commemorate the past and present dedication, skill and contribution of the men and women of the fire service of the City of Harrisburg and of this Commonwealth and Nation.
Forever shall this site memorialize those who have been lost in the line-of-duty. The service, sacrifice, valor & courage of such fire-fighters inspire & embolden the Nation and this City. Their names are enshrined for all time for their supreme & gallant effort for Country & Community in the never-ending cause of protecting Life & Property. That so many would be so dedicated defines the American Spirit for future generations.
This monument was restored in 2002 & rededicated on the 1st Anniversary of Sept 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., when 343 firefighters of the Fire Dept of NY were lost. The City of Harrisburg, administrator of Penn Task Force One, was the 1st dispatched to respond to the site of the former World Trade Center in the wake of national tragedy on a day when over 3000 lost their lives. In remembrance of this history in salute to the heroism & professionalism of the Task Force & all in the fire service of American & this City, this Monument is further dedicated.
Restoration by Marshall Gold Leaf and Art Conservation Studios, Houck & Company, Inc., and The City of Harrisburg.
Stephen R. Reed
Mayor
September 11, 2002
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