Citizen Firefighter, Gordon Street, Glasgow. The bronze sculpture by Kenny Hunter, Scotland, UK
Outside Glasgow Central Station stands a bronze statue as a symbol to recognise the work of firefighters past and present. Named the Citizen Firefighter the statue is a beacon to remember those who have risked their lives and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in an attempt to save people from burning buildings. Less than three months after it was unveiled on June 17 2001, Citizen Firefighter became a focal point for the people of Glasgow after the events of September 11 in New York. The statue, designed by Kenny Hunter, became a place for many to leave flowers and tributes to the many firefighters who died in those events. And on October 23 2001, the Scottish Fire Brigades held a ceremony of commemoration at Citizen Firefighter for those 343 members of the global family of the fire service that lost their lives while trying to save others. Citizen Firefighter also stands as a reminder of all of the Glasgow firefighters who have died while on duty. As part of the 40th anniversary of the Kilbirnie Street blaze a further memorial is now being made to remember these fallen heroes.
Size: 2731px × 4096px
Location: Glasgow, UK
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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