Tuesday, November 29, 2011

LODD--Brother George Sly Update

Time change for the service is moved to 1300 and no procession for anyone but Local 876.

Local 876, Spokane Valley Fire fighters have announced the passing of Brother George H. Sly. Brother Sly was a 32 year member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department and a member of Local 876. Brother Sly was an Engineer on Engine 3 at the time of his passing on November 22nd of 2011. Brother Sly served Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. Brother Sly succumbed to esophageal cancer presumed to be contracted from his many years serving his community. Brother Sly is survived by his wife Linda and adult children Kristoffer and Jocelyn. The celebration of Brother Sly's life will be on December 10th commencing at 1 pm. The venue for the service will be at His Place Church located at 3079 E 16th Avenue in Post Falls, Idaho. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel. For additional information please contact Brother Steve Spuler at 509-993-0129 or Brother Brian Foster-Dow at 509-951-3283.

Monday, November 28, 2011

LODD--Brother George Sly

Brothers and Sisters,

Brother George Sly did succumb to esophageal cancer on November 22nd. His Funeral service in planned for December 10th at 2 pm. A processional is planned that will start at Station 10 located at 17217 Sprague Avenue and if you plan to be in it, be there no later than noon. Please inform the Locals in your District of this LODD and upcoming celebration of Brother Sly’s life. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel.

A bit about Brother Sly:

George H. Sly was a 32 year member of the Spokane Valley Fire Department and a member of Local 876. Brother Sly was an Engineer on Engine 3 at the time of his passing on November 22nd of 2011. Brother Sly serve Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. Brother Sly succumbed to esophageal cancer presumed to be contracted from his many years serving his community. Brother Sly is survived by his wife Linda and adult children Kristoffer and Jocelyn. Those wishing to be in the processional should gather at Station 10 by noon located at 17217 Sprague Avenue. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel.

Fraternally,

Ricky J. Walsh
IAFF 7th District VP