It's hard to give anything less than 5 stars for a memorial of this magnitude. The site of the largest loss of fireman life since 9/11, the memorial honors those 9 who gave it all on June 18, 2009. There is limited parking for those who want to stop by to pay their respects. The memorial is lined by bushes signifying the Sofa Super Store that was also lost in the fire. A flag stands in the middle at half mast with a crushed gravel path leading up to it. On the grass, you'll find 9 flag markers with the names of each fireman that was lost in the location that he was found after the tragedy. The pathway will soon be lined with brinks that were donated by various individuals who wished to do their part to honor those men that were lost. 9 rose bushes line the front of the parking lot, and in front of them, 9 crosses with flags along Savannah Hwy let you know that you are driving by the memorial (so please, don't drive by - stop and honor). read more

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I was there, when the Charleston fire department endured that horrific fire, that used to be the sofa superstore, my husband's uncle, was the manager at the time, I will spare the photos, but it is definitely , Worth stopping by on on your travels down Savannah Highway , I give thanks to our mayor, for the serene.. dedication memorial .. I go there frequently, to pay tribute, to our first responders, that put their life first, to save ours, As well to pray, for the families,that unfortunately, we lost 9 of our firefighters .. As I stood firmly there during that tragedy, gasping, as I watched them try their very best to get that fire under control, there is a gas station right next-door BP.. it could have been a lot worse let there be peace on earth.. #CharlestonStrong #CharlestonNine grab a coffee, that are benches, that you can sit on, along with our flag, flowing through the wind, and give thanks.. Thank you!! Very special place to me... read more