WATCH | Fallen West Virginia firefighter honored

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -A firefighter killed while serving our community last year will have his name added to the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial.

Forester and Wildland Firefighter Cody Mullens, 28, of the West Virginia Division of Forestry, was fighting a wildland fire in Fayette County WV in April of 2023 when a tree fell and killed him.

Memorial services held for W.Va. Division of Forestry worker

This year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters who died in previous years at the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service is on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be hosted by Fire Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department.

“National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to pause and reflect on the heroic efforts and selfless service of the fallen firefighters we are paying tribute to this year,” said NFFF CEO Victor Stagnaro. “We will always remember the bravery, commitment, and sacrifices of each of these 226 heroes—and their families.”

The American flag will be lowered to half-staff on all Federal buildings on Sunday, May 5. The public is also encouraged to lower their American flags that day to recognize the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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