22 Days of Light the Fire Opening Ceremony

We lose 22 veterans and active duty military to suicide every day; one every 65 minutes. We lose more first responders each year to suicide than in the line of duty. To say this is an epidemic is an understatement.

Every year we back up 22 days from our Memorial Day celebration and light a fire. We keep this fire lit and manned, 24/7, for 22 days in recognition of 22 a day we lose to suicide.

Each year, OPFOB lights a fire to bring awareness to this very alarming issue. Join us on May 3rd as we light the fire, and then keep it burning and manned for 22 days straight.

On the 22nd day we transfer the fire to a larger bonfire and have a ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, as we kick-off our Memorial Day remembrance.

Check back for our guest speaker announcement, as well as opportunities to sign up for fire watch shifts.