The Fire Service Memorial and community Celebration of Life for Pete Rees will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, May 14th at Forbes Hall community centre.
As many of you know, Pete was the founding Fire Chief of the TIVFD, a task he took on after 29 years of fire service with the Vancouver Fire Department. We are proud to honour his life and memory with this fire service tradition.
Active TIVFD members, retired TIVFD members, active TIVFD Auxiliary Support Team members, and other fire service members are welcome to join the procession behind the Honour Guard and Engine 1 as we march to the flag pole at Forbes Hall for the traditional lowering and presentation of the flag. Muster by 1:30 at the Fire Hall on Mission Road.
The community is invited to witness the flag ceremony at 2 pm at Forbes Hall and then make their way inside for Pete’s Celebration of Life with his family, neighbours and friends. Retired TIVFD Fire Chief Ernie Hunter will MC the gathering and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.