MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE WEARS “SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS” SHIRTS IN MAY; MURPH WORKOUT TAKES PLACE ON MEMORIAL DAY

MCFR Station 13 crew, servicing the Big Pine Key area, in the Supporting Our Troops shirts. MARY MOELLER/MCFR

MONROE COUNTY, FL – Throughout May, Monroe County Fire Rescue recognizes National Military Appreciation Month by wearing special “Supporting Our Troops” t-shirts in honor of current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

This initiative, in partnership with Professional Firefighters Local 3909, highlights the department’s continued commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of Veterans and their families.

“Our department includes Veterans and families of service members, and this is one way we can show our gratitude and respect,” said Fire Chief R.L. Colina. “We’re proud to stand in support of our troops on and off duty.”

To order a shirt of your own and support the Local 3909, visit local3909.com.

Monroe County Fire Rescue will also be participating in the Murph workout taking place at Big Pine Key Community Park on Memorial Day with Monroe County Veterans Affairs and Monroe County Parks and Beaches. Registration is at 8:15 a.m., with the workout beginning at 9 a.m. The event honors the legacy of Lt. Michael Murphy, a US Navy SEAL who died in Afghanistan in 2005. All fitness levels are welcome. Local 3909 will have the shirts for sale at this event as well. The event is free. Participant waiver required.

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