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Arrangements for Philadelphia Fire Department Lt. Robert Neary & Firefighter Daniel Sweeney, Ladder 10.

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Previous coverage here, here & here

Image and information from IAFF Local 22′s website:

DEATH OF LIEUTENANT ROBERT NEARY

It is with deep regret that the Department announces the death of Lieutenant Robert Neary, assigned to Ladder 10, Platoon “C”. Lieutenant Neary, a veteran with over 37 years of service, died in the line of duty Monday, April 9, 2012.

All off-duty officers and members are invited to attend the services in uniform. Uniform of the day will be Class “A” Dress, with blouse coat and cap.

VIEWING AND MEMORIAL:
Friday, April 13, 2012 1600 Hours Givnish Funeral Home 10975 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

ADDITIONAL VIEWING:
Saturday, April 14, 2012 1700 Hours – 2000 Hours Givnish Funeral Home 10975 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154

INTERMENT: Private
Members attending the viewing and memorial on Friday, April 13, 2012, who wish to be part of the formation will report to BC Michael Yaeger at 1430 hours in front of the Givnish Funeral Home. Archbishop Ryan High School will be available for the overflow parking.

 

DEATH OF FIREFIGHTER DANIEL SWEENEY

It is with deep regret that the Department announces the death of Firefighter Daniel Sweeney, assigned to Ladder 10, Platoon “C”. Firefighter Sweeney, a veteran of almost 6 years of service, died in the line of duty on Monday, April 9, 2012, while on duty.

All off-duty officers and members are invited to attend the services in uniform. Uniform of the day will be Class “A” Dress, with blouse coat and cap.

VIEWING: Friday, April 13, 2012 1900 Hours – 2100 Hours St. Cecilia’s Church 535 Rhawn Street Philadelphia, PA 19111 Saturday, April 14, 2012 0900 Hours – 1100 Hours St. Cecilia’s Church

SERVICE: Saturday, April 14, 2012
1100 Hours St. Cecilia’s Church 535 Rhawn Street Philadelphia, PA 19111

INTERMENT: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Immediately following the Service Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 4001 W. Cheltenham Avenue Philadelphia, PA

Members attending the viewing and service on Saturday, April 14, 2012 who wish to be part of the formation will report to BC Albert Anderson at 0845 Hours in front of St. Cecilia’s Church.

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Retired Philly Captain David Sweeney talks about his son. Firefighter Daniel Sweeney and Lt. Robert Neary remembered. Additional fireground audio.

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Yesterday’s coverage here & here

WTXF:

The father of 25 year old firefighter Daniel Sweeney remembering his only son, a 6 year firefighter who graduated from Bishop Mcdevitt before joining the fire department.

David Sweeney knows all to well the dangers his son faced rushing into a burning building. He was a former fire captain recently retiring after 36 years with the department.

Above is additional fireground audio. This clip, from PhillyFireNews.com, starts when the fire was brought under control about 30-minutes before the collapse at the furniture store.

Philly.com:

Neary, a 37-year veteran, was close to the end of his tenure. He recently had applied for the city’s Deferred Retirement Option Program so he could leave within the next four years and spend time with his wife and three children – and his boat – at the Shore.

The two injured firefighters, Francis Chaney and Pat Nally, were taken to Temple University Hospital. Chaney, 43, was treated and released.

Nally, 25, required CPR at the scene of the fire. He remained in the intensive care unit in guarded condition Monday, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said.

WPVI-TV:

A Lieutenant since 1983, Robert Neary had been awarded four unit citations in his career. He was a Philadelphia police officer for three years before joining the fire department, and served as an Army reservist for 10 years, where he attained the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. Neary leaves behind his wife, Diane, and their three children.

Daniel Sweeney is the son of retired Philadelphia Fire Captain David Sweeney. Daniel joined the fire department in July of 2006 and had been awarded two unit citations during his time in service.

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