Yesterday, at a ceremony to commemorate the 23nd Anniversary of the 9-11 Attacks on America, they held the Ceremonial Tolling of the Bells. Ottawa Fire Chief Shawn Dillon spoke about the tolling of the bells and how they hold a special meaning to all firefighters around the United States. Originally on nearly every street corner in every town in the United States, when the alarm was pulled a special code was sent out to the fire stations in the city. He explained what would happen when a firefighter died in the line of duty, tapping out a special signal 5-5-5, becoming universally know as Tolling of the Bell, or striking the four fives
Always remember that day… and be proud that you… are an American.
