The FDNY 343 Memorial Club of The Villages, dedicated to the preservation of the memories of firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, honored Sumter County Fire Rescue and Fire Chief Bill Gulbrandsen for their participation in the 2008 Remembrance Ceremony held at St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages.
President of the Club Bob Kane, John Gleeson, Mike Mongeluzzo and Bob Green welcomed Chief Gulbrandsen into their "Brotherhood" and honored Sumter County Fire Rescue for their professionalism and praised them for their efforts in helping make the 343 Memorial Club's first-ever 9/11 Memorial a great success.
The Club's Memorial Cart was on display during the ceremony. The Cart displays the names and photographs of the 343 Firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.