Program for memorial service announced

Thursday, June 21, 2007


The speakers and program has been confirmed for Friday’s Charleston Fire Department Memorial Service at 10 a.m., North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston.

The planned program includes:

Processional – Charleston Symphony Orchestra

Presentation of the Colors – Charleston Fire Department Honor Guard

FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums

The National Anthem – The Voices of IFD, Indianapolis, Indiana

Invocation – Chaplain Rob Dewey, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy

Remarks – The Honorable Joseph P. Riley Jr. - Mayor, City of Charleston

Remarks - The Honorable Marshall C. Sanford - Governor, State of South Carolina

Music – “Angels Among Us”

Firefighter James Smith, Wilson, North Carolina Fire Rescue

Remarks – Chief Russell B. Thomas Jr, Charleston Fire Department

Music – “How Great Thou Art” performed by Seacoast Church Choir

Scripture Reading – The Reverend Gabriel J. Smith

Homily – Monsignor Joseph Roth

Ringing of the Memorial Bell – Engineer Lance Williams, Charleston Fire Department

Music – “Taps”

Music – “Amazing Grace”

FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums

Benediction – The Reverend Jimmy S. Gallant III

Recessional – FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums



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