From: News [mailto:news@ichiefs.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 10:01 AM
Subject: EXISTING HONOR GUARDS NEEDED

Dear IAFC Member-

We are currently looking to compile a list of departments who have an existing, established and well-trained Honor Guard with experience in conducting FD funerals who may be available to travel to NYC sometime over the next several weeks. No further information is yet available as to how many guards will be requested nor when they will be needed or for how long.

Please note- we are simply creating a list at this point. No one is being dispatched as of yet to NYC.

The Guards should be polished, professional and self-sufficient with their own equipment, supplies and modes of transportation. If your department does not already have an Honor Guard, please do not create one for this purpose.

If your department has an experienced Honor Guard, please send a response to membership@ICHIEFS.org with the following information:
* How many people in the Honor Guard
* Contact name and phone number
* Contact fax
* Contact email address
* How long has Honor Guard been in existence

If your Honor Guard is called, its members will be expected to make their own travel arrangements to NYC. Expense reimbursement is uncertain at this time.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.