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2012 AFFI Honor Guard Induction Ceremony

　

On January 27-29th, AFFI members converged upon the City of Collinsville, IL, for the 20^th Annual AFFI Honor Guard Convention/Induction Ceremony. AFFI Honor Guard District 1 members hosted this event and did an outstanding job. Our sincere Thanks go out to the Convention Committee and Volunteers for a job well done. It was truly Southern Hospitality at its best.

This year the Honor Guard inducted 49 new members into the unit and 2 members were welcomed into the Pipes & Drums. In front of about 600 guests who were in attendance, the new inductee’s took the oath to Honor, Cherish, Remember and to do “Whatever It Takes”.

President Devaney addressed members and guests, expressing his deep appreciation for the services provided by our AFFI Honor Guard. The comfort and presence of the Guard, provided to the families and locals of our fallen members during their unfortunate time of need is invaluable. He further explained the Guards personal impact on his home local, Champaign 1260, during his tenure as President. The support received was instrumental in assisting his local members cope with the loss of their brother.

President Devaney was joined by Deputy Fire Chief Billy Goldfeder of the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department in S.W. Ohio. Chief Goldfeder provided a perspective on what we're doing in the fire service, things we shouldn’t being doing on the fire ground and things we need to consider, not only for ourselves but our loved ones as well.

As is tradition in honoring fallen Honor Guard members, a ribbon was tied into the Honor Guard flag in memory of Kevin Oldham (Waukegan L. 473), who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2011.  A memorial table honored Brother Oldham with his picture, a rose, and dress gloves, as candles illuminated the bunting that draped the display. His memory will live forever in our hearts.

The AFFI Honor Guard is now over 600 strong.  Consisting of members that continuously train throughout the year, with the commitment to Honor, Cherish and Remember our Brothers and Sisters when they make the ultimate sacrifice.

We will continue to be there for you in your time of need!

Jeff H. Bruno, State Commander

AFFI Honor Guard

 

Jeff H. Bruno, State Commander

Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard

 

 

Here is the link to view and order photo's from the 20th AFFI Honor Guard Convention. http://wcsphoto.zenfolio.com/p860543434
 Thanks again to Stephan Bates for taking photo's at the convention again this year.  Here is his information:

WCS Photography
1215 E. Wilson Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
630-253-5441
sales@wcsphoto.com 
www.wcsphoto.com 

 

The Mission of the AFFI Honor Guard shall be:

A.    Promote the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, the Locals therein, and 
        the fire service as a whole, to the public, in a positive and proper fashion.

B.     Provide, as a line of duty death benefit, dignified, honorable services for 
        fallen AFFI members, their surviving family members, and union brothers
        and sisters through organization of and participation in funeral and 
        memorial services.

 

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