OCFA Eternal Flame - Irvine, CA - Eternal Flames on Waymarking.com

There are three plaques describing the three elements of the memorial. The plaque representing the eternal flame is as follows:
"The Future -- The eternal flame represents the spirit of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serve the citizens of Orange County. It symbolizes the pledge and commitment of all members of the OCFA to protect lives, property, and the environment with compassion, vigilance and dedication to excellence."

The plaque on the pillar of the flame reads:
"OCFA MEMORIAL
We honor the men and women of the Fire Service whose commitment and dedication is daily expressed as they step into the midst of chaos and desperate times on behalf of the citizens of Orange County. By their selfless actions they bring a sense of peace, hope, and the highest degree of caring. We pay tribute to their sacrifices on behalf of mankind.
We are indebted to their families and honor them as well for their courage, resilience, their contributions and love of the Fire Service as well as the family time that they give to the Fires Service.
It is our hope that this Memorial will remind us all of those lives lost in the line of duty and that it would give us an understanding that the mark of true greatness is found when they sacrifice their lives for others.
Lord, give us comfort knowing that their sacrifice was not in vain, And that we would know the kind of love and unswerving respect for each other within the Fire Service that says about those whom we mourn, "We love you... we will never forget you... we will model our lives and our service to others in a way that will make you proud."
Monsignor John Sammon
California State Firefighters Chaplain
Warren Johnson
OCFA Chaplain"

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