Jumpline magazine April 2024 - Flipbook - Page 7
Claudine Buzzo
Bene昀椀ts Of昀椀cer
Thoughts from the Bene昀椀ts Of昀椀cer
Memorial Honors
MDFR Colleagues.
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solidarity with those who have made the ultimate sacri昀椀ce.
More details about the memorial service and related
events will be forthcoming. Members of Local 1403
can stay updated on all developments by vis-
Upcoming Event: September 21, 2024
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mark your calendars and join us for a
solemn and honorable occasion as we gather to pay
tribute to our fallen heroes at the IAFF Fallen Fire昀椀ghters Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This
year’s event holds particular signi昀椀cance for us as
we come together to honor two of our esteemed colleagues from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR)
who tragically lost their lives to cancer: MDFR Fire昀椀ghter Brett Miller and MDFR Captain Paul Gurdak.
The IAFF Fallen Fire昀椀ghters Memorial serves as a poignant
reminder of the sacri昀椀ces made by 昀椀re昀椀ghters across the
globe. It’s a time to re昀氀ect on the bravery, dedication, and
sel昀氀essness exhibited by those who serve their communities
with unwavering commitment.
iting iaff.org/fffm . Keep an eye out for further
announcements and make plans to join us as
we honor the memory of our fallen MDFR colleagues, Retired MDFR Fire昀椀ghter Brett Miller
and Retired MDFR Captain Paul Gurdak, and
all 昀椀re昀椀ghters who have bravely served and
given their lives in the line of duty.
Together, let us stand as a strong and supportive community, honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes and
ensuring that their sacri昀椀ces are never forgotten.
Fire昀椀ghter Brett Miller
Captain Paul Gurdak
25 Yrs on the Job • MDFR
33 Yrs on the Job • MDFR
This event is not only a moment for solemn remembrance
but also an opportunity for unity and support. All members
of the 昀椀re昀椀ghting community are invited to join us as we
come together to honor our fallen comrades. Whether you’re
a 昀椀re昀椀ghter, a family member, a friend, or a supporter, your
presence is deeply valued as we pay our respects and show
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April 2024 | JUMPLINE Magazine
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR
Daniella Levine Cava
THANKS OUR
Miami-Dade
County Fire
Rescue and first
responders
for their
continued service
and sacrifice.
