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This is the first of a series of posts that will document the funeral services of Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. who was laid to rest Wednesday, November 21, 2012.

This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

I covered the procession from the intersection of 119th and Irving in Blue Island, IL.

Funeral for Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon Jr 11-21-12

Chicago Police Department officers leading the funeral procession to the cemetery. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

A line of many Chicago Police vehicles in the procession. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

As the procession makes it’s way west on 119th Street, one of dozens of Chicago Police officers lining the processional route watches the vehicles pass. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Chicago Truck 40 covered in purple and black bunting. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

The academy engine is used to carry Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. to his final resting place. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

Several suburban departments sent apparatus which travelled in the processional to honor the memory of Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. Dennis McGuire, Jr. photo

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This is the first of what we hope are several posts from Andrew McCullough:

These were taken by my father John McCullough in the 60s. He was a Chicago fireman for many years. He passed away a few years ago, and I’ve started scanning some of his old slides. All of these were taken by John McCullough or someone else in the house that he handed the camera to. This group is from 1969 and early 70s.

Best,

Andrew