Akron pays tribute to 13: Memories linger of those who died in line of duty

Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio (October 10, 2008) Oct. 10--The sun glinted off the brass buttons and badges of the dress blues worn by the honor guard of firefighters and police as they solemnly marched carrying flags and ceremonial axes outside Fire Station No. 4 Thursday morning. Nearly 200 Akron firefighters, police officers and city officials, along with family and friends of fallen firefighters, gathered to honor the memories of 13 Akron firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty. "This day is set aside each year to pay tribute to these brave men . . . We come to reassure their family members and friends that we will never forget their supreme sacrifice," Fire Chief Larry Bunner said. The chief spoke of "time healing all wounds" and he granted "family members hear that all the time but it holds no truth." Bunner... [read full story]