Thursday, July 29, 2010 Hey,
We have been asked to forward this most recent updated information for Firefighters and visitors to the 4 LODD funerals in CT & VA tomorrow. SEE BELOW for those who CANNOT attend CT or VA Funerals.
 
 
DOUBLE LODD: BRIDGEPORT, CT:
REMINDER: IN SPITE OF PREVIOUS INFORMATION, BOTH BFD FUNERALS ARE OPEN TO ALL LOCAL AND VISITING FIREFIGHTERS, AND ALL ARE REQUESTED AND EXPECTED TO ATTEND BOTH.
 
Details for Lt. Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik of the Bridgeport Fire Department both of whom died in the line of duty on 7/24/10. Tomorrow: Friday, July 30
• Satellite parking lots on Stratford Avenue and Pembroke Street (known as Steelpointe) will open at 7 a.m. Friday, July 30.
• Shuttle buses will take visitors to St. Augustine’s Cathedral where Lt. Velasquez’ funeral will begin at 10 a.m.
• Shuttle buses also will be available from the Bridgeport train station to St. Augustine’s beginning at 7 a.m.

-Use of Metro-North or Amtrak is encouraged
-The Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry also is available for firefighters coming from Long Island
-The train station, bus station and ferry terminal are all within one block of each other
-The Cathedral is a short walk away from all transit options
-Uniformed Firefighters also will be available at all transit and parking areas to give directions

• At end of Velasquez funeral, shuttle buses will take visiting firefighters to the Sacred Heart University parking lot on Park Avenue, where the American Red Cross will provide light lunch and refreshments.
• FF Michel Baik’s funeral will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Nicholas Antiochan Orthodox Church, 5458 Park Avenue (a short walk away from the Sacred Heart University parking lot).
• At end of Baik funeral, shuttle buses will take visiting firefighters back to the Arena at Harbor Yard where the collation for firefighters will be held.
• Shuttle buses will be available from the Arena to the train station and Steelpointe during the late afternoon to bring firefighters to their cars or back to the train.

Directions to Steelpointe parking lots:
=From New Haven and points north: Take Exit 29 off I-95 Southbound; end of ramp take a left at light; take a right at the next light onto Stratford Avenue. Take a right onto Pembroke Street into parking area.
=From New York and Points south: Take Exit 28 off I-95 Northbound; go straight down the ramp onto Ann Street; take a right onto Pembroke Street into the parking area.
=From Danbury and points west: Take Route 8 to Route 25 Connector; Take I-95 Northbound to Exit 28 off I-95. Follow directions above.
 
FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND IN BRIDGEPORT: Other expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to the BFD and IAFF Local 834 at 30 Congress Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or emailed to bfdlocal834@aol.com .
 
DOUBLE LODD: ROCKY MOUNT, VA:
Travel and arrival details for Rocky Mount Fire Chief Posey Dillon and Ex-Chief/Firefighter William "Danny" Altice's funerals which will also be held tomorrow, Friday:
 
The Virginia Department of Transportation, working with the town of Rocky Mount, has planned road closures to accommodate funeral traffic on Virginia 40 and U.S. 220 as well as Virginia 718 in Glade Hill. VDOT will post message boards in the area containing information.
 
DIRECTIONS: Your best bet is MAPQUEST using Roanoke, VA as a point of reference from the Interstate:
CLICK HERE for an area MAP to help you: http://tinyurl.com/3y5me5x
 
FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND IN ROCKY MOUNT: Other expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to: Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department, P. O.  Box 631, Rocky Mount, VA  24151
or emailed to http://www.rockymountva.org/index.cfm/go/forms.contact
Take Care, SAFE TRAVELS.
BillyG
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