Friday, April 4
Lovrien
Memorial services for fallen Los Angeles Firefighter Brent Lovrien will be held:
Friday, April 4, 2008
9:30 AM
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
All members of our community are warmly welcomed to attend this public tribute to our fallen Brother.
Those unable to be with us this morning are encouraged to view the ceremonies now being streamed live on the internet:
Parking and Transportation:
To help minimize the impact of planned street closures, Firefighters and guests attending the service without fire apparatus are encouraged to utilize free parking and a complimentary shuttle service. To take advantage of the shuttle service, please park at the:
Los Angeles Fire Department
Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center
1700 Stadium Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
We are pleased to provide an interactive map with driving directions. Please arrive early. The shuttle service begins at 7:00 AM. At the conclusion of the Memorial Service, shuttles will pick up passengers just east of the Cathedral.
...those arriving with Fire Apparatus:
Those bringing fire apparatus should have completed and returned an RSVP and contact form. Fire apparatus staging will begin at 7:00 AM Friday morning at the intersection of Fourth Street and Main Street in downtown Los Angeles. Apparatus should approach this initial staging location from the south and be guided by uniformed LAFD personnel.
Fire apparatus and emergency vehicles will be directed from the above location to park along the route of the Walking Procession and in the vicinity of the Cathedral.
There are special instructions for Color Guards from allied agencies.
Elements of the Memorial Service...
WALKING PROCESSION
The Walking Procession for public officials, uniformed Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers and EMS personnel will begin at 8:30 AM from the intersection of First Street and Main Street (some maps refer to this section of First Street as 'Tom Bradley Boulevard'), near the south lawn of Los Angeles City Hall.
View Larger Map (you can also click, grab and zoom the map above) h/t: laist.com
The Walking Procession will end at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, a distance of five city blocks. At the conclusion of the Walking Procession, guests will be directed to their assigned seating locations within the Cathedral.
CHURCH SERVICES
The Memorial Service in Los Angeles will begin at 9:30 AM at:
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
... and last approximately one and one half hours.
Following public services at the Cathedral in Los Angeles, a family funeral to which all are welcome will begin at 1:00 PM at:
Calvary Chapel Downey
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
We are pleased to offer an interactive map and driving directions to the Calvary Chapel Downey, for those who may wish to attend.
At the conclusion of the Downey service, our Brother Brent will be privately interred at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
MEMORIAL RECEPTION
Immediately following the Cathedral service in Los Angeles (approximately 12:00 Noon), all attendees are invited to a Memorial Reception with food and refreshments at:
Los Angeles Fire Department
Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center
1700 Stadium Way
Los Angeles, CA 90012
CONDOLENCES
Those wishing to offer an on-line note of condolence, are encouraged to post their sentiments here.
SUPPORT FOR LOVRIEN AND GUZMAN FAMILIES
Donations in memory of Firefighter Brent Lovrien and assistance for the Guzman family can be made by...
Check or on-line gift to:
Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association
c/o Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen's Fund
P.O. Box 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(800) 244-3439 ext. 14242
www.lafra.org
Check or on-line gift to:
Fire Family Foundation
c/o Los Angeles Firemen's Credit Union
815 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(800) 231-1626 ext. 2234 or email: dkuchler@lafirecu.org
www.firefamilyfoundation.org
Kindly reference "LAFD 95" on any donation submission.
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
