From Chicago FD Media on Twitter:
The Chicago Fire Department gathered to remember the sacrifice made by Firefighters Corey Ankum & Edward Stringer 10 years ago fighting a fire on 75th Street at an abandoned former dry cleaner.
The bell was rung to not only honor Firefighters Corey Ankum & Edward Stringer, but to also honor and remember the 21 CFD members lost during the Chicago Stockyard fire in 1910.
CFD Media photo
CFD Media photo
CFD Media photo
Today is the anniversary of the Ankum/Stringer fire (CFD LODD vacant bldg fire)
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Tim Olk photo
Dec 22
This from Dan McInerney:
Today is the anniversary of the Stockyards fire, the Ankum/Stringer fire (CFD LODD vacant bldg fire) and the Keokuk triple LODD fire. While the Keokuk fire is not local, it still stands out as a triple LODD that NIST did a fire modeling study on
And this from the Chicago Tribune:
From the Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune has a story about the origin of the fire at 1744 E 75th Street this week of which the subsequent building collapse resulted in injuries for multiple firefighters and two deaths. The story explains that the fire was started ‘by wood or rubbish that was lit on fire.’
The findings appear to bolster the theory held by investigators that someone seeking shelter in the back of the former laundry accidentally started the fire.
Read the complete article HERE.
The Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 has provided access to leave messages of condolence and comfort in the deaths of FF/EMT Corey Ankum and FF Edward Stringer.
The union also has posted the following information:
Arrangements for FF Edward J. Stringer are as follows:
Monday, December 27, 2010 (3A) (EMS 2)
Blake Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL
Visitation: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Funeral:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (1A)(EMS 2)
10:00 a.m. (Tentative)
St. Rita of Cascia Chapel
7740 S. Western
Chicago, IL
Cemetery: Pending
Arrangements for FF/EMT Corey D. Ankum -PENDING
A memorial fund has been set up for the Ankum Family at Chase Bank. You can call any Chase Bank and tell them you would like to make a donation to this fund. Tell them it is a business fund under FF Corey Ankum Memorial Fund.
Hotel Information:
Room blocks have been held at the following hotels for the week of 12/27 through 12/31
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker
$89 a night rate plus tax – block is under “Firefighters Union”
(312)565-1234 – mention block
Fairmont
200 North Columbus
$119 a night plus tax with free parking – block is under “Fire”
1-800 526-2008 – mention block
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