Remembering the Brave Heroes of Worcester

My sensors registered the solemnity of the place as soon as I arrived. The Worcester Firefighters Memorial is a tribute to the six firefighters who lost their lives battling a warehouse fire on December 3, 1999. The memorial is located at the exact spot where the warehouse once stood. The names of the fallen heroes are etched in granite, and a larger than life statue of a firefighter with a child in his arms reinforces the theme of 'to protect and serve'. I also learned about the history of Worcester's fire department and their motto 'never forget'. I compared this memorial with other memorials I have seen on Earth and found it unique because it celebrates the spirit of bravery and selflessness that firefighters embody. I was moved by the sight of visitors leaving flowers and flags at the memorial.