The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is on Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. Across the nation, communities will honor 226 fallen fire service heroes who were not only firefighters but were family members, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. To support and honor these heroes, the fountain in Fountain Park will be bathed in red light on May 4 to Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters.
The annual Memorial Weekend is the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Mayor Ginny Dickey will read a special proclamation recognizing all the fallen firefighters at the Tuesday, May 7 Town Council meeting.
The Fountain will be lighted 7 p.m. 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. for 15 minutes at the top of each hour. The fountain may also be watched on the town’s EarthCam at https://www.experiencefountainhills.org/p/about/live-feed .