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40th Name Added To Fallen Firefighters Memorial

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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A 40th name has been added to the South Dakota Fallen Firefighters Memorial near Capitol Lake in Pierre.

KCCR-AM reports that Steven Ackerman’s name was added to the memorial during a ceremony this past weekend. The Valley Springs Fire Department firefighter was killed in the line of duty while fighting an April blaze in Brandon.

South Dakota Firefighters Association President Charlie Klundt of Viborg presented Ackerman’s family with a ceremonial flag.

Chaplain Charlie Walker of Pierre served as the ceremony’s emcee. His father, William Walker, died in the line of duty while serving as state fire marshal.

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Information from: KCCR-AM,

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