The annual LAFD Fallen Firefighters Memorial event hosted by the LAFD Historical Society was held at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Hollywood in October. The program was well attended by more than 200 active and retired members and their families. Also in attendance were the families of many of our fallen members.
Mayor Garcetti, Councilman Tom LaBonge and Fire Chief Cummings were joined by several speakers including a special addition to the program from the Prescott Arizona Fire Department. Battalion Chief Ralph Lucas thanked the LAFD Historical Society for paying a special tribute to the 19 firefighters who died in a wildland fire. The Historical Society had several memorial pavers engraved with their names in the Memorial Plaza. An emotional speech was given by Emily Pizinger, remembering her father who died while on active duty in a diving accident.
A special part of the program was the donation of a huge LAFD badge made in honor of Firefighter Glenn Allen who died from injuries at a house fire in the Hollywood Hills. Artist Tim Lampros made the beautiful badge which is now on display in the museum.
