Thousands of FDNY firefighters attend 115th annual Memorial Day Service: photos

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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The memorial honors the 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Pictured here are the New York City Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, as they perform along the parade.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh honor 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh honor 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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The New York City Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, perform along the parade. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Families of 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year attend their memorial. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh honor 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh honor 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh greet families to honor 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh greets the families of 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh greets the families of 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Families of 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year attend their memorial. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott

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Families of 17 FDNY members who have died in the past year attend their memorial. Thousands of uniformed FDNY firefighters attend the 115th annual Memorial Day Service at the Fireman’s Memorial on the Upper West Side, Manhattan, Wednesday, October 12th, 2022.

Matthew McDermott