Remembering the Fallen

Recently, members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department traveled to Emmittsburg, MD forthe 42nd Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, the official nat ional tribute to fallen firefighters. This year’s service honored 144 firefighters who died in the line of duty, including FCFRD’s own Captain Kimberly Schoppa. Hername was officially added to the memorial wall along with 79 firefighters who died in 2022 and 65 who died in previous years. In addition to paying tribute to Captain Schoppa, ourdepartment members worked behind the scenes to ensure the weekend’s events went well, including performing honorguard duties and serving as part of the fire service’s pipe and drums band. It was a fitting tribute to all fallen heroes both past and present. - Photos courtesy of Fairfax County FR