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Florida Capital Rotunda
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Tom Gallagher unveiled the design for the
Florida Fallen Firefighter Wall of Honor. The wall will list the names of
126 firefighters who have died in the line of duty since Florida became a state.
Firefighters demonstrate tremendous bravery in their dedication to
preserving human life, " Gallagher said. "Unfortunately, sometimes
they lose their own life in doing so. But what would be more unfortunate
is if their lives and their sacrifices were ever forgotten. " Gallagher was
joined at the unveiling of the design by Commissioner of Agriculture and
Consumer Services Charles Bronson, who has experienced the loss of
firefighters in the department 's Division of Forestry, and members of the
Florida Joint Council of Fire and Emergency Services Organizations, which
is funding the project. The Wall of Honor will include a handmade bronze statute
of one firefighter and one Forestry fighter in full turn out gear 20"
tall & bronze plaques to display the names of fallen firefighters. The
wall will be located on the plaza level of the Capitol, to the right of
the entrance to the CFO ' s office. Bronze by Cooley has enjoyed creating
these sculptures showing the honor of such important jobs to all " Having this
wall located in the Capitol means countless Floridians and visitors will
have the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of the sacrifices these
firefighters made, " said Commissioner Bronson. "The design is dignified
and makes a fitting tribute to their courage and dedication. " Governor
Jeb Bush approved of the design at a Cabinet meeting earlier this year.
Florida's heroic Fire Fighters and forestry workers wall of honor. The Capitol Rotunda, Tallahassee, Fl
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Picture #1 Bradley Cooley, Charles Bronson Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Tom Gallagher, Chief Fire Marshall, and Bradley Cooley Jr. Tom Gallagher said, "On behalf of all Floridians and those brave firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty thank you to the artists for the truly magnificent depiction of our heroes." The wall of honor and the bronze sculpture will serve in perpetuity as a remembrance of the sacrifice and service of our fallen firefighters. It will also serve to remind every visitor who comes into the Capitol , the risk fire and rescue personnel take every day. Thank you for your help in honoring them! Members of the Florida Joint Council of Fire and Emergency Services Organizations, which funded the project were present. The Wall of Honor includes a handmade bronze statute of one firefighter and one Forestry fighter in full turn out gear 20" tall & bronze plaques to display the names of fallen firefighters. The wall is located on the plaza level of the Capitol, to the right of the entrance to the CFO ' s office. Bronze by Cooley has enjoyed creating these sculptures showing the honor of such important jobs to all " Having this wall located in the Capitol means countless Floridians and visitors will have the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of the sacrifices these firefighters made, " said Commissioner Bronson. "The design is dignified and makes a fitting tribute to their courage and dedication. " Governor Jeb Bush approved of the design at a Cabinet meeting last year. # 2 shows the actual sculpture, the only bronze in the Capitol rotunda for which we are very proud.
