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Erected by the Volunteer Fire Dept of the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in honor of valiant services rendered by its members during the World War 1917 - 1919
Dedicated 1924
These gave their lives ...

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Firefighters' Memorial Monument
This statue, plaza and site perpetually commemorate the past and present dedication, skill and contribution of the men and women of the fire service of the City of Harrisburg and of this Commonwealth and Nation.

Forever shall this site memorialize those who have been lost in the line-of-duty. The service, sacrifice, valor & courage of such fire-fighters inspire & embolden the Nation and this City. Their names are enshrined for all time for their supreme & gallant effort for Country & Community in the never-ending cause of protecting Life & Property. That so many would be so dedicated defines the American Spirit for future generations.

This monument was restored in 2002 & rededicated on the 1st Anniversary of Sept 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., when 343 firefighters of the Fire Dept of NY were lost. The City of Harrisburg, administrator of Penn Task Force One, was the 1st dispatched to respond to the site of the former World Trade Center in the wake of national tragedy on a day when over 3000 lost their lives. In remembrance of this history in salute to the heroism & professionalism of the Task Force & all in the fire service of American & this City, this Monument is further dedicated.

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Medium: Bronze
Artist: Giuseppe Moretti
Related subjects: Emergency Services / Law Enforcement; History, American; World War I
Location: Front St at Verbeke (Riverfront Park) Pennsylvania, Harrisburg

Nearest Metro: N/A() (click station name for all sculptures nearby)
Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog: Control number PA000996 (dcMem ID #6512 )

Links & other sources
Wikipedia article on WWI
Univ of West Alabama on Morette (mentions newspaper articles on the memorial)

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Firemen in World War I Memorial in Harrisburg Pennsylvania
by Giuseppe Moretti

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