09/26/2026
20 Years of Honor. Duty. Tradition.
This morning, firefighters, families, departments, public safety partners, and community members from across New Hampshire gathered in Concord for a very special and emotional milestone, the 20th Anniversary of the New Hampshire Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
For two decades, this Memorial has stood as a place of remembrance, honor, and respect for New Hampshire firefighters who lost their lives in service to their communities.
Today, we gathered once again to remember their names, reflect on their sacrifice, and stand beside the families who continue to carry their memories forward.
During the ceremony, four names were added to the Memorial:
Charles Gallant | Rye Fire Department | 2023
William Connor | Goffstown Fire Department | 2024
Aaron Cooper | Keene Fire Department | 2025
George Hidden | Nashua Fire Department | 1909
The morning was filled with traditions that have made this ceremony so meaningful, including the presentation of colors, wreath presentation, unveiling of the tablet, reading of the necrology and passing of the flowers, the Final Alarm, tolling of the bell, and the sound of Amazing Grace performed by the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire Pipes and Drums.
To the families of our Fallen Firefighters, thank you for allowing us to remember alongside you. To every firefighter, Honor Guard member, piper, speaker, volunteer, organization, and community member who helped make today's ceremony possible, thank you.
Twenty years later, our promise remains the same: their names, their service, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
