BOSTON — Firefighters gathered in Boston Saturday to mark the 8-year anniversary of a deadly fire in the city.
On March 26, 2014, a nine-alarm fire broke out at a row house on Beacon Street.
Lt. Edward Walsh Jr. and Firefighter Michael Kennedy both died while fighting that fire.
Companies joined Commissioner Dempsey, Father Unni, @LOCAL_718 & family members for a moment of silence to remember ultimate sacrifice that Lt. Edward Walsh Jr. E-33, & FF. Michael Kennedy L-15 made 8 years ago on Beacon St. May they Rest In Peace . @BostonFireC1 pic.twitter.com/4MHBKvOuTs
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 26, 2022
18 other people were injured in the fire, including 13 firefighters.
Saturday local firefighters joined Boston Fire Commissioner Dempsey, Father, Unni, and family members for a moment of silence to remember the two firefighters.
We pause today and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made 8 years ago today by Lt Ed Walsh and FF Michael Kennedy. We stand with their families and the men and women of Boston Firefighters @LOCAL_718. We will NEVER FORGET. pic.twitter.com/kpgWjhilQk
— Fire Fighters of MA (@THE_PFFM) March 26, 2022
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