The first weekend of Oct. and today Oct. 4 specifically is recognized as National Firefighter’s Memorial Day.

Flags are flying at half staff in Virginia and nationally to honor those who have died in the line of duty over the past year and last year.

This past weekend and today marks the 40 anniversary of the honoring of those who have died in the line of duty.

In 2020 and 2019 two hundred fifteen firefighters have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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