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Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Weekend to be Held October 5, 6, and 7

Did you know that the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
takes place every October in Emmitsburg? What a great honor to host this
memorial in our community. This year, the Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Weekend takes place October 5, 6, and 7 on the grounds of the Fallen
Firefighters Memorial at FEMA on S. Seton Aveneue. It is customary that the
families of the firefighters who lost their lives in 2017, and before, across our
nation come together to honor their loved ones.
In 2017, 103 firefighters – men and women who shared the same dedication
to protect – lost their lives while fighting fires. Here are some ways we can Kenneth Warner
honor them:
red helmeTS ride - Observe, cheer on, or participate in the 20th Annual Keilholtz, Sr.
Red Helmets Ride on Saturday, October 6. Motorcyclists may participate
in the police-escorted ride by departing from the Anne Arundel County Fire March 26, 1933 September 8, 2018
and Rescue Headquarters in Millersville, Maryland (Veterans Hwy near
Benfield Blvd) beginning at 12:00 p.m. or from the Walkersville Volunteer
Fire Department (79 West Frederick Street, Walkersville) leaving at 3:30 p.m.
enroute to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg. The
procession will ride through downtown Emmitsburg on the way to the campus. Kenneth Warner Keilholtz, Sr., 85, of Walkersville, Maryland died peacefully
No registration is required, just ride and show your support to the families surrounded by family on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Kline Hospice House in
of the Fallen Firefighters. Community members are encouraged to line the Mount Airy, MD.
streets in downtown Emmitsburg to show support.
aTTeNd The caNdlelighT aNd NaTioNal memorial ServiceS - Both Born on March 26, 1933 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late Maurice
the Candlelight Service and National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service are and Beulah (Long) Keilholtz of Emmitsburg, MD. He was the husband of the late
open to the community. However, if weather or other factors prohibit holding Beverly Joan (Miller) Keilholtz with whom he shared 50 wonderful years.
the Candlelight Service outdoors at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, it will be Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country for 20 years, retiring as a
limited to the families of the fallen firefighters due to indoor space limitations. Chief Electrician’s Mate. After retiring from the Navy he worked at Eastalco and as a
The Memorial Service begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 7. facilities maintenance manager for the Frederick Cancer Research Center.
lower your flag - Did you know that the law requires the American Ken was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Creagerstown, MD. He was
flag be lowered in tribute on only a few days each year? Quite appropriately, active for a number of years with Frederick County 4-H.
one of these days is the observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Surviving are sons, Kenneth Warner Keilholtz, Jr. and wife Cathy of Yardley,
Memorial Service. PA, and Keith William Keilholtz of El Mirage, AZ.; daughter, Kay Lynn Schaller and
SouNd your SireNS - Should your agency wish to participate, on Sunday, husband Steven of Emmitsburg, MD; 7 grandchildren; one great-grandson and two
October 7, 2018 at noon, many stations across the country will sound their more on the way.
sirens in honor of the fallen firefighters. Please notify your community ahead of
time if you will join in this tradition. Ken was preceded in death by brothers John W. Greta, Clifford O’Dale and
waTch The ServiceS live - Live broadcasts and web streaming of Sterling Dillar Keilholtz; daughter Kathy Lou Williamson and son Gregory Alan
both the Candlelight Service and the Memorial Service are available online at Keilholtz.
Firehero.org. Ken is fondly remembered by special friend Wilma Fogle of Thurmont, MD and
lighT The NighT for falleN firefighTerS - Light up your firehouse, family friend Ronald Williamson of Fairfax, VA. He is also remembered by sister-in-
building, or suggest a landmark to light up in red from October 1-7, for Light laws Zoe Aler of Towson, MD, Deanna Lewis of Little River, SC and Mildred Keilholtz
the Night for Fallen Firefighters as part of the National Fallen Firefighters of Polk City, FL; and brother-in-law David Zentz and wife Gloria of Frederick, MD.
Memorial Weekend. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,
ParTiciPaTe iN bellS acroSS america - Host or partner with others September 22, 2018 in Creagerstown Cemetery, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., Thurmont,
to hold a moment of remembrance any time during the National Fallen MD with the Rev. Virgil Cain officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Firefighters Memorial Weekend for Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters. MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, in Emmitsburg, MD.
The sound of a bell holds special significance for firefighters. Historically,
the toll of a bell summoned members to the station, signaled the beginning of a In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kline Hospice
shift, notified departments of a call for help, and indicated a call was completed House, 7000 Kimmel Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771. Expressions of sympathy may be
and the unit had returned to the station. made to the family at www.myersdurborawfh.com.
Departments sounded a series of bells when a firefighter died in the line
of duty to alert all members that a comrade had made the ultimate sacrifice.
This time-honored tradition continues today during the funerals or memorial
services for firefighters.
For the seventh year, bells will
ring from coast to coast as a grateful
nation pauses on Sunday, October
7, to honor those firefighters who
died in the line of duty in 2017 and
previous years. Fire departments
and their places of worship will
join the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation (NFFF) for Bells Across
America for Fallen Firefighters, part
of the National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg,
Maryland.
For more information about these
events, please visit Firehero.org.