Framingham firefighter memorial seeks final $47K
The Framingham Firefighter Memorial Foundation has raised $103,000 toward a $150,000 goal to build a permanent memorial honoring Framingham firefighters who served the city. The project is $47,000 short of its fundraising goal, according to a community announcement, and the foundation is seeking additional donations and corporate sponsorships. The memorial is planned for Framingham Fire Department Headquarters at 10 Loring Drive. It will include a 6-foot bronze firefighter statue, a granite wall with the names of firefighters who died in service to the city and an area recognizing past members of the department. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in May. The bronze statue and granite base have been paid for. "We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support shown by our community, local businesses, and city leaders in helping bring our Firefighter Memorial project to life," said retired firefighter Dana M. Tesorero, a director of the Framingham Firefighter Memorial Foundation. "Thanks to your support, we have raised nearly 75% of our fundraising goal, and we are proud of the progress made. As we work toward completing this important project, we are seeking continued community support, along with corporate sponsorships to help fund some of the larger memorial elements still
