PATERSON, NJ - On June 6th, the Paterson Fire Department held their Annual Memorial Service honoring those that have served, those that have made the supreme sacrifice, and those that have been given valor awards for individual and unit acts of duty, honor and courage.

Many in attendance were firefighters and chiefs and their families. Politians, including Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, Council members, and many past members and officers of the PFD were also in attendance.

Three new names were added to the roll call of heroes that made the supreme sacrifice, bringing the total to 36 for the City of Paterson from the volunteer FD days to present.

A PFD Honor Guard and the Passaic County Police and Fire Pipe and Drum Band flanked the memorial outside Fire Headquarters as a wreath was laid and “Taps” was played. The ceremony concluded with “Amazing Grace” on the pipe and drums.