Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters Holds Memorial Ceremony for Fallen Firefighters Ahead of Memorial Day

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters held a memorial event for fallen firefighters ahead of the 67th Memorial Day (June 6).

On the 3rd, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters held a memorial event at Haengdamdo Rest Area, where a bust of the late Fire Captain Lee Byung-gon, who tragically died while extinguishing the 2015 Seohae Bridge fire, is located, following visits to the National Daejeon Cemetery and the National Seoul Cemetery.

On Memorial Day, the 6th, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters plans to visit the Firefighters' Memorial Tower in Seolbong Park, Icheon City, to pay respects to the noble firefighting spirit and souls of the deceased.

In particular, for this memorial event, Oh Byung-kwon, Acting Governor of Gyeonggi Province, prepared 32 condolence flower baskets so that fire station staff and bereaved families could offer flowers with their heartfelt tribute and condolences.

A representative of the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters stated, "We will remember the noble spirit of the deceased who protected the Republic of Korea and do our best to ensure the safety of the people."

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