Crime & Safety

Lt. Ed Walsh, FF Mike Kennedy to be Honored at National Memorial

Firefighters names will be added to the International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial.

By Liz Taurasi

The two Boston firefighters who lost their lives last week battling a 9-alarm fire in Boston’s Back Bay will be honored in September when their names are added to the Fallen Fire Fighter’s Memorial Wall of Honor in Colorado.

Lt. Ed Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy have both been added to the list of fallen firefighters who will be honored in the Sept. 20 ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter’s Memorial honors the sacrifices made by IAFF members who serve as professional firefighters and emergency personnel who gave their lives in the line of duty.

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