CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey, fire service leaders of the state, and families of fallen firefighters joined together Sunday afternoon outside the state cultural center to honor the lives of those who gave their lives serving West Virginia.

Between the men that gave their life as a firefighter, there was a total of 125 years of service.

“These fallen fire heroes knew their calling and made sacrifices of family time with their loved ones, which is the greatest sacrifice,” state Fire Marshal Ken Tyree said during the ceremony.

“They served their communities and neighboring communities with dignity, ending with the ultimate sacrifice of their last breath,” he continued.

Morrisey says being a firefighter takes a special individual who is willing to put others first.

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