SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven M. Pinch and Chief Thomas Reed and the firefighting members of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown and Kingston Fire District invite the community to attend a Firefighter Memorial Ceremony and Parade on Sept. 28.

WHAT: Firefighter Memorial Ceremony & Parade

WHERE: Firefighter’s Memorial Square, in front of the Palisades Mill, 1070 Kingstown Road

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 28, 12 p.m.

Ceremony, followed by a Parade at 1 p.m. The parade will step off from Station 3 on School Street promptly at 1 p.m. “We would be honored to have your support as we pay tribute to our local fallen heroes,” said Chief Pinch. “We exist to serve the community, and in turn, we appreciate the community’s support. Please join the men and women of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown for our annual memorial ceremony and parade.” The service, “In Memory of our Fallen Brothers,” will honor and recognize local firefighters who have died in the line of duty, including William E. Gray (Feb. 14, 1967), Byron H. Love (April 28, 1968) and Allan P. LePage (June 30, 2009). Those attending can thank local firefighters for putting their lives on the line to ensure the community’s safety.