Seattle Fire officials gathered Friday morning to pay homage to firefighters who have died in the like of duty.
The local ceremony, which took place in front of the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in downtown Seattle, is a part of a nationwide fallen firefighter tribute this weekend.
The 35th Annual National Fallen Firefighter Memorial will be held this weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Firefighters from around the country will gather at the memorial to pay tribute to firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.
At home, firefighters paid their respects to 43 local firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
The ceremony included musical performances and the presentation of colors by the Walter Kilgore Honor Guard.