The original mural was painted in the mid-1980s and retouched in the early 2000s. South Shore artist Damon Lamar Reed was commissioned for the new version.
"As an artist, for me, this is what it's all about: uplifting people and using art to change lives," Reed said.
Michael Forchione went to work on his 29th birthday and never returned home. His children, just babies when their father died, joined their mother, Cynthia Forchione, at the podium on Sunday as she thanked her husband's fellow firefighters and the community for their unwavering support. "They learned about their father not only from me, but from all of you. The love that you give our family, continue to give our family, is what caused us to survive. This 88-day old baby is now a Chicago firefighter," Cynthia said while pointing to her son."We appreciate the love and everything we have received from the city of Chicago, the fire department especially, and the mayor's office," Chiquita said.
"May all who enjoy this park, please never forget those that have gave that ultimate sacrifice and gone ahead of us," said Truck 58 Lieutenant James Hampe with Firefighters Local 2.
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