2008 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
From October 3rd-7th, HFRD Honor Guard members went down the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emittsburg, MD for the 2008 National Fallen Fighters Memorial Weekend. HRFD members participated in the Wreath Laying Ceremony and other events. Pictures ofthe Ceremony and Weekend can be viewed here.

Slide Show

In 2004, the Honor Guard was formed with the teamwork of the Hooksett Fire Rescue Department and the Hooksett Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF Local 3264. The purpose of the guard is to honor our fire service family, past and present, in triumph and tragedy, in remembrance and in celebration, with Honor, Respect and Compassion.

Our members represent the dedicated men and women of the department who proudly serve the citizens of Hooksett. We train monthly to be proficient in close order drill, and learn the importance of history and tradition and how that tradition guides our actions while we support our family(s). Since our beginnings the Honor Guard has performed or attended parades, memorials services and opening ceremonies at community events. We have also traveled to communities within NH, Maine, New Jersey, and Montreal QC Canada to attend funeral / memorial services of firefighters who lost their lives in service to their communities.

In the last two years, the Honor Guard has represented Hooksett at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg Maryland. In both 2005 and 2006 a New Hampshire firefighter was among the hundred plus firefighters honored. Annually the service honors over one hundred firefighters across the country that lost their lives in the line of duty. It was a privilege to participate in these solemn yet beautiful events.The Honor Guard consists of nine firefighters whose commitment to excellence, continues to develop into a team that works well together and is ready to serve when called.

Earl S. Lincoln
Unit Commander