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Donald Stanley Rimgale; August 3, 1940 – November 13, 2017 (more)

This from Dave Weaver:

11/25/17 SANDWICH – Fire Vehicle Procession and Memorial Service for Don Rimgale – Procession Video by Tom Burns/Memorial Service Video by Dave Weaver
 
Donald S. Rimgale, Sr. retired from the Chicago FD in November 1996 after 31 years of service. He then became Fire Chief in his boyhood town of Sandwich from which he retired in July 2016. It was during his years of service as a Chicago FD Office of Fire Investigations (OFI) arson investigator that Don became the inspiration for Robert De Niro’s character, Inspector Don Rimgale, in the 1991 film ‘Backdraft’. Don passed away at his home in Elmhurst November 13, 2017 at the age of 77.
 

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Funeral for Urbana FD Division Chief Rusty Chism

Excerpts from the Illinoishomepage.net

There was no limit to the things people had to say about Rusty Chism, but the main sentiment is they will miss him. Chism served on the Urbana and St. Joseph fire departments. He passed away last week after battling a rare form of cancer.Tuesday’s services were emotional. People laughed when they talked about some of their favorite memories, but some were also somber, remembering a life they say was taken too soon. Before his funeral even started, the community of St. Joseph started getting ready for Rusty Chism’s last trip through town.

People say they’ll remember him most for being caring and compassionate. Chism took pride in his job as St. Joe’s fire chief and the Urbana department’s division chief. But, they say he always knew how to have a good time.

One last time the fire bell rang for Chism, signalling the end of his shift.

So the people of St. Joseph stood strong, waiting for his fire truck to drive through. For a community as closely knit as this, people say the loss is a big one, but they’re grateful for all they’ve gained from knowing Chism.

Chism started as a volunteer firefighter in St. Joseph 30 years ago and worked his way up from there. His friends say he was a great leader and mentor to younger firefighters.

The St. Joseph-Stanton Fire Department has been busy for the 30-years Chism worked there. One of the biggest events was a fire at the high school’s bus garage in June 2011. The department responded to more than 400 calls for service last year.

 The funeral procession for Chief Rusty Chism passes by METCAD 9-1-1

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Northlake active member death (more)

Images by Tim Olk from the funeral for Northlake FD Lieutenant Herbert Milnes, Jr.

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Bloomington FD in Memory of FF Christopher Brown

More images from Tim Olk at the funeral for Bloomington FF Christopher Brown

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Two aerials provide an arch for the funeral procession. Tim Olk photo

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Bagpipers lead the casket from the service. Tim Olk photo

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Pallbearers leaving the service. Tim Olk photo

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Two boys honoring their fallen father. Tim Olk photo

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The funeral procession passes through a sea of firefighters honoring their fallen brother. Tim Olk photo

 

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Bloomington FD in Memory of FF Christopher Brown

Today was the funeral for Bloomington FF Christopher Brown. Tim Olk was in Bloomington and submitted several images.

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The station where Chris was assigned. Tim Olk photo

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The pallbearers outside the funeral home. Tim Olk photo

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The procession drives past the station where FF Brown worked. Tim Olk photo

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The flag draped casket. Tim Olk photo

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Honor guard with the casket. Tim Olk photo

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Firefighters carry the casket from the funeral home. Tim Olk photo

Tim has many more images in a gallery HERE.

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Chicago Firefighter Walter Patmon, Jr. funeral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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