Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Governor’s Mansion to shine red beginning Sunday, September 27, until Saturday, October 3, 2020, in honor of fallen fire fighters and National Fire Prevention Week.
“As part of Missouri’s Light the Night for Fallen Fire Fighters commemoration, we proudly honor fire fighters who gave their life in service to their community. The sacrifices they made, and that firefighters everywhere continue to make, will never be forgotten,” Governor Parson said. “As we see the challenges these brave men and women are facing across the country, we must also remember the importance of fire safety and understand that fire prevention is a job for all.”
A news release says the dome and Governor’s Mansion will light up at sunset on September 27 and remain lit until sunrise each day through the morning of October 3. The color red was chosen as it represents fire fighters across the state and nation.
Pictures of the lighting will be available on Governor Parson’s Flickr page https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjUuMjc3NDQ0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mbGlja3IuY29tL3Bob3Rvcy9nb3ZtaWtlcGFyc29uL2FsYnVtcyJ9.QotBLATTwSqrD7x0Z5zpNbuMhmdZ1_o9YAK2pcxclgk/s/708726938/br/85984997554-l. Citizens are encouraged to share pictures of the Capitol lighting on social media using #LightTheNight.
The lighting coordinates with the annual memorial weekend of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA5MjUuMjc3NDQ0NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5maXJlaGVyby5vcmcvIn0.415EX1F2VOpuz0-t0bLwynh9JWUm01p9c8-yxNIhzTU/s/708726938/br/85984997554-l. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is the official national tribute to firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. The tribute will be held virtually this year and be broadcast on Sunday, October 4.
The state will hold its own virtual memorial service for Missouri’s fallen fire fighters on October 11.