On the second Sunday in September, this year occurring on Sept. 8, U of G recognizes Firefighters’ National Memorial Day by lowering the flags to half-mast.

Firefighters’ National Memorial Day is a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe and designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.

Learn more about Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.

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