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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