{"id":520726,"date":"2026-01-16T16:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/520726\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:15:10","slug":"st-johns-fire-rescue-dedicates-fallen-firefighter-memorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/520726\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Johns Fire Rescue dedicates fallen firefighter memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Last week, St. Johns County Fire Rescue dedicated a permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial honoring firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and recognizing the courage, sacrifice, and commitment that define the profession. <\/p>\n

The ceremony also included the dedication of the department\u2019s 9\/11 Memorial, symbolized by a tree planted at the site to commemorate the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the sacrifices of first responders. The Office of Public Affairs produced a video to honor this important day.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

The memorial was created to provide the department and the community with a lasting place for remembrance, reflection, and healing. It is located at St. Johns County Fire Rescue Headquarters on Gaines Road in St. Augustine.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis memorial ensures that their names, their service, and their sacrifice endure beyond our lifetimes,\u201d said Sean McGee, St. Johns County Fire Rescue Chief. \u201cIt gives future generations a place to learn what it truly means to serve selflessly.\u201d<\/p>\n

McGee emphasized that firefighting is a profession defined by courage and responsibility, noting that every call carries uncertainty and risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor some, that call became their last,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir sacrifice is not measured only in the moments of service we remember, but in the crews they stood beside, the community they served with honor, and in the families they loved.\u201d<\/p>\n

McGee also addressed the families of fallen firefighters, acknowledging their loved ones\u2019 lasting impact on the department.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour loved ones are forever part of this department\u2019s story,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir sacrifice guides us. Their memory strengthens us. And their names will always be spoken with honor.\u201d<\/p>\n

The names of the fallen firefighters inscribed on the memorial include:<\/p>\n