| Last additions - Fred Orriell Funeral |
133 viewsThe end of a brilliant innings!Jan 24, 2007
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133 viewsGod Bless you Fred!Jan 24, 2007
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140 viewsNumerous numbers of the mourners remarked to the Brigade members after the Service of the significant and fitting farewell for a old fireman .
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144 viewsHe was a fine old gentleman and will be missed by all who had the privilege of meeting him .
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131 viewsAt the finish and when the congregation were departing an elderly man collapsed on the front steps of the Church.Jan 24, 2007
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126 viewsHe was noticed by firefighters and the Oxy-viva from No. 53 Station was utilized , administering Oxygen
Therapy to him . With his condition improving the elderly man was transported home by friends .Jan 24, 2007
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110 viewsFred is escorted to his final resting place.Jan 24, 2007
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159 viewsFred continued to deliver Meals on Wheels until he was 95 then went into the kitchen to help prepare the Meals .
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150 viewsFred was well liked by all who met him.Jan 24, 2007
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134 viewsEven near the end he was still happy to talk of old times , but he was more interested in what you were doing when you visited him at the Nursing Home .
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152 viewsTwo Appliances with their crews In full firefighting gear were also lined up directly across from the Church .
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124 viewsFred had been President of the Sports Council at North Sydney Club for 30 years , and only retired when he turned 100 to give a younger person a go.
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138 viewsA Bearer Party dressed in the older style uniform which would have been worn by Fred in his serving days .
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237 viewsThe Commissioner Greg Mullins and the Director of Metropolitan Operations Ass / Commissioner Bob Dobson were supported by numerous serving and retired members .
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192 viewsIn addition a Guard of Honor was provided by Recruits from the Fire Brigades Training College. Jan 24, 2007
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132 viewsFred had continued to deliver Meals on Wheels to the older people as he said ‘ because they were having a hard time and he wanted to help’ .Jan 24, 2007
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