| Date/Time of Occurrence: | August 12, 2005 |
| Nature of Occurrence: | Information Bulletin |
| MapQuest Link: | Click Here to See Map |
| Contact: | Battalion Chief Niko King |
| Phone: | 916-216-0316 |
| Email: | nking@sfd.cityofsacramento.org |
| SACRAMENTO - A Full Honors Procession and Memorial will be held for fallen Sacramento Fire Apparatus Operator Matt Bera, who lost his battle with cancer on August 6, 2005.
The following event timeline can be used to assist in covering this event: 10:00-10:30 a.m. A procession of fire equipment (Engine 2 – with casket, Truck 2, Medic 6, and family) will head through the downtown area to pass by Fire Station 2, Matt’s Fire house. Several Fire Companies and personnel will be standing along 13th and I St. at attention as the procession passes. 10:30-11:00 a.m. Arrival of Procession at Capitol Christian Center, 9470 Micron Ave. MEDIA PARKING AT FRONT- EAST SIDE 1:00 p.m. Funeral Recession begins with Allied Agency Apparatus to cemetery. 1:45 p.m. Graveside Service – Media is allowed, limited access. Fair Oaks Cemetery 7780 Olive St. Fair Oaks, 95628 PARK OUTSIDE AND WALK IN TO CEMETERY Due to the multiple event sites and possible overlap in time, the following PIO’s have been assigned to respective areas. Please contact the designated PIO if needing assistance. General Information – Battalion Chief Niko King (916) 216-0316 Downtown Procession-Chief Jim Hartley (916) 616-2406 Fire Station 2 – Captain Steve Turner (916) 616-2431 Capitol Christian Center – Battalion Chief Patrick Ellis (916) 616-2432 Fair Oaks Cemetery- Captain Steve Turner (916) 616-2431 |
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