Dear Jim and the Fire Family,
I could not believe what I saw on my front porch Saturday! The flag, pictures and your letter were such a surprise and I can tell you I cried big grateful tears. Walt would have been impressed also. Our sons were also very impressed with what you did.
Thank you for all that you did. I love the photos. The flag is in such a beautiful frame. I treasure it. Walt loved being with the fire department and especially the Arson Unit.
I am enclosing a check for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund.
Gratefully,
Rita Brey
Murrieta, CA
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Dear Andy,
Please accept this donation to the WODFF in memory of Walt Brey, one of the last of the few men that were lucky enough to work and play at the original “Sparkle Corps” (old Fire Station 28 on Figueroa Street). We had three 6 man companies which included a fully manned Salvage Company that Walt was assigned to.
He started his career with the City of LA as a policeman but transferred over to the fire department when he saw the advantages of being a fireman. We worked together at 28’s for six years in the early 1950’s.
Walt was a little older than most of the other guys, so he had lots of stories that only he could tell. I spent many hours with him, not only on the job, but on our days off painting houses. So I got to know him pretty well.
He was a good fireman, painter, story teller and all around “good guy” and friend.
I’m going to miss him,
Dan Downen
Woodland Hills, CA
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To our dear friends and family,
We would like to take this time to thank you for supporting our golf tournament once again! Wow, 20 years! What a year it was, one of the hardest yet for me. With the Lord’s strength we made it through. Thank you for all the continued love and prayers, for all the helpers and volunteers we appreciate so much. Thank you to all who have been here from the beginning and all the new friends just starting. We hope you had a great time and see you next year!
Thank you. God bless you.
Craig, Buffy, Jake and Wyatt Alder
Temecula, CA
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To the Fire Chief,
Today December 7, 2016, Battalion 15 and Engine 99 attended a funeral for a recent retiree by the name of Robert Miller. He was a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Station 99.
The reason for this email is to thank you for your continued support of our Relief Association in granting permission to attend funerals of our members. I led our detail of Battalion 15 and Captain Paul Steele commanded Engine 99. We attended the funeral Mass and Burial. The church was overwhelmed with the presence of active duty members of the LAFD. It was also well attended by many past and retired members once assigned to Fire Station 99 and elsewhere.
The family was very much grieved at the most unexpected passing of FF/PM Miller. Their appreciation for the detail was very apparent. I told the assembled group, on your behalf, of your personal gratitude for his service to the City and your personal sorrow in his passing.
Once again thank you for your concern and allowing a detail to be formed on behalf of a grateful Department.
Stephen J. Ruda
LAFRA Trustee
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Dear Mr. Kuljis,
Thank you for the beautiful flowers sent by the Relief Association and for the help the association has given after my husband’s [John J. Rock] passing.
Sincerely,
Juliet Rock
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LAFRA –
Wally [Berger] was truly all those nice things everyone has said and more. He also served our country as a U.S. Marine. He was a good dad and a good friend. I’ll miss his words of wisdom during those weekends when we were repairing rigs at the shops.
You will be missed Brother
Mike Porper