2010 Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Call for Honor Guards/ Pipe Bands

Thursday, August 19, 2010

2010 Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Call for Honor Guards/ Pipe Bands

Call for Honor Guards and Pipe Bands

The 2010 California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony is quickly approaching. All California fire department honor guards and pipe and drum bands are invited to participate in the ceremony in Sacramento on Saturday, October 16th, 2010, at 11:30 AM.
Any honor guard or pipe band wishing to participate in the memorial ceremony must attend the mandatory meeting and practice on Friday, October 15th, 2009. Please see below for specific rehearsal times.
PIPE BAND REHEARSAL
Friday, October 15th, 2010 -- 10:00 AM at the California Firefighters Memorial site in Capitol Park.
All experienced pipers and drummers are welcome to participate, but you must know the music. Click here for copies of the sheet music.
FULL HONOR GUARD AND PIPE BAND REHEARSAL
Friday, October 15th, 2010 -- 1:00 PM at the California Firefighters Memorial site in Capitol Park.
MEMORIAL CEREMONY
Assembly will begin for all honor guard and pipe bands at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 16th on the South Steps of the State Capitol, a short walk from the California Firefighters Memorial site.
Note: Breakfast burritos and coffee will be served from 9:30 to 11:00 AM for all honor guard and pipe bands marching in the procession.
If you are interested in participating, please email rsvpmem@cpf.org.
Check memorial.cpf.org for more details on the ceremony.

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Thursday, August 19, 2010