Julie Littmann, of Las Vegas, comforts her husband, Eric Littmann, who is overcome with emotion as the two pay their respects to Anthony "Tony" Stephens, who was part of the Las Vegas Firefighters Local 1285. They attended the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)
The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017.
Julie Littmann, of Las Vegas, comforts her husband, Eric Littmann, who is overcome with emotion as the two pay their respects to Anthony “Tony” Stephens, who was part of the Las Vegas Firefighters Local 1285. They attended the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Joann Massey Izzarelli, of University Park, Texas, looks up at the name of her late husband, Rusty Massey, on a wall of the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on Saturday. Massey died in February 2016 of cancer after serving 24 years as a battalion chief for University Park. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Keri Taylor, center, of Fremont, Neb., holds onto a Flag of the Fallen for her late husband, Rob S. Taylor, of IAFF 1015, as she is embraced during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Chad Zinnate, center, of Houston, Texas, helps his daughters, Olivia Zinnate, 2, left, and Camryn Zinnate, 4, right, in paying their respects for their late grandfather firefighter Charles Zinnate during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Flags for the Fallen are held for Capt. John Nicol, of IAFF 867 from Winnipeg, Manitoba; Capt. Charles Exton, of IAFF 1137 of Etobicoke, Ontario; and Capt. Thomas E. John of IAFF 1270 from Salinas, Calif., before they are delivered to the families during the 2017 observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial held at Memorial Park on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)An honor guard member of the Local 341 from Houston carries a Flag of the Fallen to the family of Kenneth R. Judd during the 2017 observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Calgary Fire Department Honor Guard salutes after delivering a Flag or the Fallen to a family member during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Therese Flaherty of Portland, Maine, and her son Mark Flaherty pay husband and father lieutenant Timothy Flaherty during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Bert Vergara of Osceola County, Fla., creates an etching of late Lieutenant Randall M. Donaldson Jr., during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Portland, Maine Fire Department embraces Therese Flaherty after delivering a Flag or the Fallen for her late husband lieutenant Timothy Flaherty during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Members of the Seattle, Wash., Fire Department make inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Firefighters from Houston, Texas Local 341 create inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)People create an inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A woman creates an inscribed keepsake during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Firefighters of Houston, Texas Local 341 create an inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)People create an inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)People create an inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)People create an inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Alex Milton of Seattle, Wash., creates an inscribed keepsake with the help of Michael Milton, of Joshua Milton during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Bert Vergara of Osceola County, Fla., is reflected in the granite walls as he creates an etching of late Lieutenant Randall M. Donaldson Jr., during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Camryn Zinnate, 4, of Houston, Texas, holds a rose as she pays respects for her late grandfather firefighter Charles Zinnate during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A firefighter from Houston, Texas Local 341 creates an inscribed keepsake during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)People create an inscribed keepsakes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Honor Guards salute one and other in front of the wreath during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department Honor Guard stand to attention during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Pompano Beach, Fla., Honor Guard stands to attention as a rose lays on the statue at the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Flags for the fallen are held before being delivered to the the families of Edgar Wilson of IAFF local 481 of Welland, Ont., and Rene E. Arbour of Ottawa, Ont., during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Flags for the fallen are held before being delivered to the the families of Leonidas Selph and Doyce E. Wedgeworth both with IAFF Local 341 of Houston, Texas during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Members of various IAFF Honor Guards stand at attention during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Members of various IAFF Honor Guards walk in formation during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Various members of the IAFF Honor Guards get ready before the start of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Various members of the IAFF Honor Guards walk in formation during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Calgary Honor Guard walks in formation during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A members of the of the IAFF plays the bagpipes during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Family members stand as bagpipes are played to pay respect for those who lost their lives during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Family members stand as bagpipes are played to pay respect for those who lost their lives during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Fire Lt. Lisa Jimerson, of the San Antonio Fire Department, salutes during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The statue of a firefighter saving an infant is surrounded by various IAFF Honor Guard members during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Various members of IAFF Honor Guards hold Flags or the Fallen before delivering them to families during the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Flags or the Fallen are held for firefighter Donald B. Johnson of IAFF 467 from Guelph, Ont., Capt., Ronald K McKinney, of IAFF 2917 of Jacksonville, Texas, and Battalion Chief George A. Pearce of IAFF 3734 from Newport Beach, Calif., before they are delivered to family during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A Flag or the Fallen is delivered during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A Flag or the Fallen is delivered during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A Flag or the Fallen is delivered during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A Flag or the Fallen is delivered during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Tampa, Fla., Fire Department waits before performing Taps at the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Family members stand as Taps is performed to remember the fallen during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Tampa, Fla., Fire Department performs Taps at the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Families stand as flags are raised to half-mast as a sign of respect for those fallen during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)A member of the Las Vegas, Nev., Honor Guard, stands at attention during the 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial that was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The 2017 Observance of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday September 16, 2017. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)IAFF honor guards walk out at the conclusion of the annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Memorial Park on Saturday. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). 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