According to FirefighterCloseCalls.com the following arrangements have been announced for FF Corey Ankum.
The viewing for Chicago Firefighter Ankum will be held on
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at the Leak and Sons Funeral Home,
7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619
(773) 846-6567
http://www.leakandsonsfuneralhomes.com.
The funeral service will be held on
Thursday, December 30, 2010
church and time has not been established.
The Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 has updated the information regarding FF Edward Stringer further:
On behalf of the Brothers and Sisters of Local 2, we would like to thank everyone from around the country on their overwhelming support and condolences during this tragic time.
Arrangement for FF Edward J. Stringer are as follows:
Dress: Class A (blouse, overcoat and white gloves)
Monday, December, 27, 2010 (3A) (EMS 2)
Blake Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL
Visitation: 1500-2100 Hours
CFD Assembly: 1800 Hours
Walk thru: 1830 Hours
Funeral:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (1A)(EMS 2)
CFD Assembly: 0715 Hours
Walk-thru: 0745 Hours
1000 Hours – St. Rita of Cascia Chapel
7740 S. Western
Chicago, IL
Cemetery:
Beverly Cemetery
12000 S. Kedzie Ave
Blue Island, IL
The Daily Herald published an article today with information about the engine of the ill-fated aircraft that crashed this week after taking off from the Chicago Executive Airport (formerly Palwaukee Airport) in Wheeling, IL including the following excerpts.
The owner of the plane that crashed Wednesday afternoon in Wheeling said in a statement Thursday the plane’s engine had gotten a major overhaul over the past few months, but he understood it was ready to fly.
The engine was sent to a repair shop in Michigan and returned to Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling where it was reinstalled.
To read the complete article, visit the Daily Herald HERE.
See our previous post with images HERE.
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.
Dec 24
The Northlake Fire Department responded to a house fire at 412 N. Laporte Avenue yesterday and arrived to find heavy smoke pushing out of all sides of the structure. They upgraded the response to a MABAS Box Alarm which brought mutual aid from several departments in MABAS Division 20. Dave Traiforos arrived on the scene just behind the first due companies and submitted several images depicting what companies encountered on arrival and throughout the incident.
Heavy smoke was ushering from the basement windows and the first floor when the first companies arrived on the scene. Dave Traiforos photo
Firefighters mask up on the front steps as they prepare to make entry into the house. Dave Traiforos photo
Firefighters standby with a line and prepare to hit the fire which has burned through the floor. Dave Traiforos photo
Dave Traiforos has a complete gallery of images and videos which can be seen HERE.
The Franklin Park Herald-Journal (Sun Times Media) has an 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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