Governor orders Capitol dome, Governor’s Mansion lighted red to honor firefighters

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JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Mike Parson ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Governor’s Mansion to shine red through Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in honor of fallen firefighters and National Fire Prevention Week.
“As part of Missouri’s Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters commemoration, we proudly honor firefighters who gave their life in service to their community," Parson said. "The sacrifices they made, and that firefighters everywhere continue to make, will never be forgotten. 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.”
The dome and Governor’s Mansion were lit up at sunset on Sept. 27 and remain lit until sunrise each day through the morning of Oct. 3. The color red was chosen as it represents firefighters across the state and nation.
The lighting coordinates with the annual memorial weekend of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. 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, Oct. 4.

The state will hold its own virtual memorial service for Missouri’s fallen firefighters on Oct. 11.
“We will also honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters on Sunday, Oct. 11 with a virtual ceremony from Missouri’s Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City,” said state Fire Marshal Tim Bean. “Lighting the Capitol dome and Governor’s Mansion red is a fitting tribute to their sacrifices and reminds the public of the importance of fire safety in everything we do throughout the year.”