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Twenty-five years later, we remember those we lost and honor those who answered the call.

On September 11, 2001, firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals, and rescue teams responded from across the country. Among them were members of Indiana Task Force One (IN-TF1), who deployed to New York City and the World Trade Center to join the search-and-rescue effort at Ground Zero.This September 11th, Indianapolis Firefighters Local 416 invites the fire service community to march in their honor.We will recognize the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, remember every life lost, and honor IN-TF1 members who represented Indianapolis and Indiana at the World Trade Center.Our goal is to have 343 or more participants march approximately 1.7 miles from Local 416 to the memorial beside IFD Station 13 at the Canal.We want our IN-TF1 members to see hundreds of their brothers and sisters walking behind them.EVENT SCHEDULE📍 Indianapolis Firefighters Local 416748 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, IN 462048:00–9:00 AM — Social Hour9/11 Remembrance Ceremony & MassBells will be toned at the times of the plane strikes. Mass follows the final tone at 10:03 AM.Approximately 11:00 AM — Memorial Parade MarchLocal 416 → Memorial beside IFD Station 13Approximately 1.7 milesAttire: Class A uniform with cap or highest level of uniform available. Suits are appropriate for retirees and civilians.AFTER THE MARCH📍 The Dug Out621 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203Doors Open — 3:00 PMCelebration — 4:00–7:00 PMThis day is about remembrance , service, brotherhood, sisterhood, and answering the call.Please sign up. Bring your crew. Bring your family.Let’s put 343 or more firefighters and EMS professionals on the street to show IN-TF1 that, 25 years later, we remember where they went, what they were asked to do, and the service they gave.In Solidarity,Indianapolis Firefighters Local 416 Executive Board … See MoreSee Less