Western PA: NY FF Funeral, NH & IL Details (The Secret List)

Hey,

We have been asked to pass this information on, specifically for Firefighters in the Western PA area who may wish to/be able to participate in this funeral for Lt. Jarrett Eleam, of NY.

Lt. Eleam, age 26, became ill after participating in self-contained breathing apparatus training on Monday-January 10, 2011 and died in the Line of Duty on Wednesday-January 12, 2011.

Jarrett is survived by his parents Terrell and Jacqueline Eleam of Millvale PA (just outside of Pittsburgh) and nine siblings: Adrian Locke, Darneice Bivins, Lillian Cannon, Dionnea Watkins; Terrell, Sharell, Jacquelin and Termane Eleam; and Gloria Wicks. Jarrett was predeceased by his brother and sister Norman and Lavenia Williams.

ARRANGEMENTS:

Visitation –

Both the Wake and Funeral will be held at: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Wake –Thursday – January 20, 2011 – 4-8pm

Funeral Service –Friday – January 21, 2011 – 11am

(Fire apparatus is asked to arrive in the staging area by 9:30am – see below)

Internment –All are welcome to join in procession from the church to the cemetery:

Allegheny Cemetery – 4374 Butler St. – Pittsburgh PA 15201

Brunch –Following the cemetery service, a funeral brunch will be hosted by: Parkview Volunteer Fire Department – 726 Midway Drive – Pittsburgh PA 15215

PARTICIPATION:

Wake: Fire department walk-throughs are welcome at the wake on Thursday.

Funeral: Honor Details and apparatus are welcome at the funeral on Friday.

Staging Area: Apparatus will be directed where to park upon arrival at or near the church. Overflow parking will be addressed as necessary.

CONTACT:

Local Fire Departments from Erie County and WNY traveling to the wake and/or funeral and cemetery procession are asked to contact Town of Hamburg Deputy Fire Radio Coordinator John Carlin at [email protected] or 716.818.4350 with the number of apparatus and personnel participating.

Pittsburgh and Western PA area and outside fire departments and media participating at the wake and/or funeral and cemetery procession are asked to please contact Erie County (NY) Deputy Fire Coordinator Tiger Schmittendorf at [email protected] or 716.432.3915 with the number of apparatus and personnel participating.

==SANDOWN, NH LODD DETAILS:

As you know, FF Harold Frey, 46, died of a heart attack following an ice rescue training exercise Sunday on the Exeter River in Sandown. Calling hours will be held at Peabody Funeral Home in Derry from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, according to a release from the Derry Fire Department, followed by a private graveside service.

Frey, formerly of Epping, moved to Sandown two years ago. He was a Marine veteran and served in Beirut during the Gulf War, according to his obituary.

==CHICAGO FIRE LT DETAILS:

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Chicago Fire Lieutenant Patrick Hannon, 51, who was rushed to Mercy Medical Center Saturday morning. He could not be revived. An autopsy found he died of natural causes. His wife, Michelle, is a paramedic with the department. They have two children.

Visitation is Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at Blake Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn. The funeral mass will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Barnabas Church, 10134 South Longwood in Chicago.

Take Care-Be Careful,

BillyG

The Secret List 1-18-11 / 1700 Hours

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