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Images: Arizona Firefighter Memorial Service

Photos of some of the 19 fallen firefighters line the front of the stage before a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Firefighters from Sacramento, Calif., stand during the National Anthem during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters walk past photos of the 19 fallen firefighters during a memorial service at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prescott Fire Division Chief Darrell Willis speaks during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A flag is presented to the family of fallen firefighter Jesse Steed during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prescott Fire Chief Dan Fraijo, speaks during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters walk past ceremonial firefighter boots and clothing during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Prescott National Forrest worker gets a hug from an unidentified woman before a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pastor Ron Merrell leads a prayer during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thousands attend the memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
From left, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Cindy McCain, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell and Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., attend the memorial service. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A flag is presented to Juliann Ashcraft, widow of fallen firefighter Andrew Ashcraft, during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photographs of the 19 fallen firefighters are displayed before the “Our Fallen Brother” memorial service at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Firefighters listen during the “Our Fallen Brother” memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighers at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos of some of the 19 fallen firefighters line the front of the stage before a memorial service at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alumni of the Granite Mountain Hotshots converse in front of the stage that displays photographs of the 19 fallen firefighters before the “Our Fallen Brother” memorial service at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A bell is rung for each fallen firefighter during a memorial service for the 19 fallen firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thousands attend a memorial service for the 19 Hotshot firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Firefighters from around the country walk in formation outside Tim’s Toyota Center, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A firefighter from Ft. Huachuca, Ariz., prepares to enter Tim’s Toyota Center, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Firefighters from around the country line up outside Tim’s Toyota Center, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Prescott, Ariz.. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thousands attend a memorial service for the 19 Hotshot firefighters at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, Ariz. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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