Boston commemorates 10th anniversary of deadly Beacon Street fire

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Members of BFD reflect on the moment at a memorial held at the station for Engine 33 and Ladder 15 for firefighters that lost their lives 10 years ago at the 298 Beacon St. fire. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Boston firefighters and city officials gathered Tuesday to remember the deadly Beacon Street fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters 10 years ago.

On March 26, 2014, Fire Lieutenant Edward Walsh, 43, and firefighter Michael Kennedy, 33, of Ladder Company 15 responded to a 9-alarm fire at a four-story brick row house at 298 Beacon Street in Back Bay.

Both Kennedy and Walsh tragically died in the blaze. Eighteen others were injured.

The families of Kennedy and Walsh were in attendance Tuesday to remember their loved ones and advocate for safety measures. Kathy Crosby-Bell, Kennedy’s mother, founded the Last Call Foundation to raise money and promote education for firefighter safety needs following her son’s death.

“May they rest in peace and never be forgotten,” the Boston Fire Department posted to X of the two firefighters.

A line of mourners from BFD stretch out of the station during a memorial held at the station for Engine 33 and Ladder 15 for firefighters that lost their lives 10 years ago at the 298 Beacon st fire on March 26. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
BFD Rodney Marshall, Chief of Operations Support, salutes during a memorial for firefighters that lost their lives 10 years ago at the 298 Beacon Street fire. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

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