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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

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

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

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

Bagpipers lead the casket from the service. Tim Olk photo

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

Pallbearers leaving the service. Tim Olk photo

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

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.

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

The station where Chris was assigned. Tim Olk photo

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

The pallbearers outside the funeral home. Tim Olk photo

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

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

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

The flag draped casket. Tim Olk photo

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

Honor guard with the casket. Tim Olk photo

funeral for Bloomington IL Firefighter Christopher Brown

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 Arrangements

According to the Chicago Tribune:

Visitation and funeral services have been set for Walter Patmon Jr., a Chicago firefighter who died on duty Sunday night of natural causes.

On Wednesday officials announced services for Patmon, with visitation set for Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

The Chicago Fire Department walk-through ceremony will be at 6 p.m.

Firefighters will assemble at 9 a.m. next Wednesday at the Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester Ave., where a wake will be held at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. funeral service.

Interment will follow at Restvale Cemetery, 11700 S. Laramie St. in Alsip, officials said.

The Tribune article is HERE.

 

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Firefighters pay their respect to fallen CFD FF Corey Ankum – update

FireTruckBlog.com has compiled links to several videos taken at various times during the funeral and the funeral procession for fallen CFD FF Corey Ankum.

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