ABOUT THE PROJECT

Created to honor the 98 lives lost, the families forever changed, and all who answered the call.

On June 24, 2021, the Champlain Towers South collapse changed countless lives forever. In the days and weeks that followed, responders and community members from across the country came together with a single purpose: to bring everyone home.

Firefighters, EMS personnel, Urban Search & Rescue Teams, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, chaplains, peer support teams, K-9 teams, engineers, construction workers, volunteers, and countless others stood side by side through unimaginable loss and heartbreak.

Some carried tools. Some carried hope. Some carried each other.

The individuals behind this project were among the firefighters and first responders who answered the call during the Surfside response. Some served in the initial fire attack operations, while others later transitioned into peer support roles, serving those carrying the weight of the work, the loss, and the emotional toll of the operation as the mission evolved. What we witnessed was extraordinary courage, compassion, sacrifice, and unity. People from different backgrounds and professions came together as one community, determined to continue the mission until everyone came home.

This memorial challenge coin was created to honor the 98 lives lost, the families forever changed, and every responder, worker, volunteer, and community member who stood together throughout the operation.

Five years later, we still remember.

We searched until everyone came home. We carried each other.

This tribute is presented through Redline Health & Wellness, which provided the means to bring the project to life.

The inspiration came from firsthand experience serving during the Surfside collapse and a desire to honor the responders, volunteers, families, and community who carried one another through an unimaginable tragedy.

This coin was created to preserve memory, unity, and the spirit of service.

The Ripple Effect

At its heart, this project is about remembrance, community, and the countless people who showed up for one another when it mattered most.

A portion of the proceeds supports two organizations serving first responders and their families, creating a ripple effect of support, healing, and connection for those who continue to serve.

Our mission

To honor the 98 lives lost, support first responder resiliency, and preserve the spirit of service, compassion, and unity demonstrated during the Surfside response.

Our vision

To build a community centered on remembrance, resilience, wellness, and service while creating resources that support first responders, their families, and the communities they serve.

The People Behind the Project

This project was created by firefighters and first responders who believe that remembrance, service, and resilience should never be forgotten. Drawing from firsthand experience in emergency response, our team remains committed to honoring those affected by the Surfside tragedy while supporting the wellness and resiliency of the first responder community.

This memorial project is an independent tribute and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any government agency, public safety department, municipality, or organization. References to names, insignias, or imagery are included as part of the historical representation of the Surfside response are used respectfully for commemorative purposes only.