09/11/2025
🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget 🇺🇸
September 11th, 2001 is a day etched into the hearts of every firefighter, first responder, and American. Twenty-four years ago, our nation watched in horror as the unthinkable unfolded. In the midst of that tragedy, 343 firefighters, along with law enforcement officers, paramedics, and countless others, made the ultimate sacrifice. Many gave everything trying to bring others to safety, and some fire companies were lost entirely.
For the fire service, 9/11 is more than a date in history — it is a reminder of the true meaning of courage, duty, and sacrifice. Our fallen brothers and sisters walked into danger with no hesitation, knowing the risks, because that is what it means to wear this badge and this uniform. They embodied the highest calling of our profession: to serve and protect others, no matter the cost.
As members of Anaconda Fire Department Local 100, we pause today to honor their memory. We fly our flag high from our ladder truck not just as a symbol of mourning, but of pride — pride in those who served with such bravery, pride in the brotherhood and sisterhood of the fire service, and pride in carrying forward the legacy they left behind.
We also remember the families, friends, and communities who lost so much that day. The pain and loss they endured remind us that service comes with sacrifice, and that freedom, unity, and resilience are values we must never take for granted.
Today, and every day, we commit to never forgetting their names, their courage, and their sacrifice. May their memory continue to guide us, strengthen us, and inspire us to serve with the same selflessness and honor.
Never Forget. Forever Honor.