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    5.0 (1 review)

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    Omaha Firefighter's Memorial Monument

    Omaha Firefighter's Memorial Monument

    5.0(1 review)
    6.6 miDowntown

    This is a very nice memorial that was introduced in 2009. It can be found at Lewis and Clark…read moreLanding and there is metered street parking and a commercial lot available for visitors to park. The memorial features an amazing bronze sculpture titled the protector. It is the work of Matthew Placzek and depicts a firefighter carrying a young girl while supporting a second, kneeling firefighter. You can feel the sculptures pride and pain. It was donated by Firefighters Union 385. The memorial's plaza area is set up in a circular formation with the stature in the center. There is a bench for visitor to sit and reflect in the area and there are 3 flag poles waving the American Flag in the center, flanked by the Nebraska State flag to its left and another flag to its right. The place is well lit at night and is well maintained. Its landscaping was in excellent shape and firefighters volunteer periodically to take care of it. There are two granite pillars that are about waist height, one marked with "Honor" and the other marked with "Tradition". The one with the word Honor has a bronze plaque on top of it that lists the 55+ Omaha firefighters that made the ultimate sacrfafice. The other pillar has a plaque on it that gives a history of Omaha firefighting, the union, and ends with a quote by Omaha Fire Department Chief Eugene Fields who died of pneumonia on January 8, 1962 after leaving a hospital bed to respond to a two-alarm fire. The quote reads, "Firemanship is a peculiar vocation steeped in tradition. The man who joins just to have a job shouldn't be a fireman. There's sort of a fraternity that surrounds men who face danger together. The fire department becomes a part of you and you of it." This is an awesome memorial and a fitting tribute to Omaha Bravest that made the ultimate sacrifice, but I do understand that this is probably not a destination attraction. so, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip.

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