Alberta Local Holds Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial

October 11, 2007 – More than 250 fire fighters, family and friends stood outside Lethbridge, Alberta, City Hall for the Lethbridge Local 237 second Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial service on September 11, 2007.

“We are honoring the sacrifices made by all fire fighters who have given their life in the line of duty, serving the communities they have protected,” said Rob Chollak, president of Lethbridge Local 237, as he addressed those in attendance. “This should be an uplifting memorial as we celebrate the lives, heroism and accomplishments of our fellow fire fighters.”

The ceremony honored 123 fire fighters who have died in the line of duty since January 2007. As a show of respect to the fallen, fire fighters in dress blues marched in and took up the first rows. Fire apparatus were also parked in front of City Hall.

Dignitaries in attendance included: Lethbridge Mayor Bob Tarleck, Lethbridge City Alderman Rajko Dodic, Parliament Member Rick Casson and a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Alberta Brigette Pastoor.

Local 237 has lost four fire fighters in the line of duty since it formed in 1920.