In Pictures: Remembering fallen firefighters
City of Victoria firefighters Josh Montgomery, left, and Kitt Stringer join families, friends and dignitaries gathered on the Legislative grounds on Feb. 13, 2013, to commemorate those who were lost in the line of duty. The ceremony unveiled a memorial statue titled, ‘The Last Alarm.’Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Firefighters from across B.C. joined the Fallen Brethen of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Firefighters remove their hats to show respect.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Vancouver firefighters hold flags encased in glass for the families who lost loved ones.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
White Rock fire Captain David Hugo presents a flag to a family who lost a loved one in the line of duty.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
‘The Last Alarm’ was created by artist Dean Lauze.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
A marching band was on hand to commemorate the fallen.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
City of Victoria firefighter Josh Montgomery bows his head.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Premier Christy Clark addressed the gathering to pay tribute to the daily sacrifices firefighters make and to six firefighters who died after suffering from work-related cancer.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Members of The Fallen Brethen of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Gord Ditchburn, president of Union Local 18, shakes the hand of a bereaved family member.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
Caleb Bourgeois, 4, salutes in memory of his grandfather, Saanich firefighter Thomas William Jennings.Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail