(Sioux City, IA)— The Sioux City Fire Department displayed a ceremony on Friday, October 9th, for those who were firefighters and died in the line of duty. Through the years, Sioux City has lost twelve firefighters.

This ceremony was for any person who faced any fire incidents. “We don’t want add anymore names to this memorial, it’s important that we live each day like it’s our last and not forget those that went ahead of us,” said Capt. Johnson. KTIV

Outside of the firefighters memorial, over fifty Siouxlanders came together to support and honor those who were heroes to the Sioux City area.