It is with great sadness that the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department announce the passing of retired LAFD Deputy Chief Donald F. Anthony.
Anthony joined the Los Angeles Fire Department on November 1, 1956 and following a stellar career that spanned more than four decades, retired on July 6, 1997 as Chief Deputy of Operations.
Chief Anthony, a hugely popular and widely respected Fire Service leader, served the citizens of Los Angeles with distinction in key roles that changed not only the provision of emergency services in Los Angeles, but across the globe.
Chief Anthony’s Memorial Service:
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
11:00 AM
Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills (Hall of Liberty)
6300 Forest Lawn Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Members of the public, fire service and public safety agencies are cordially invited to attend the memorial service.
Firefighters and Fire Department Officers wishing to attend the memorial service as part of the Uniform Detail are asked to report to the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills at 10:00AM, and be guided by Battalion Chief Joe Castro, the Uniform Detail Coordinator.
Fire apparatus participation will be at the discretion of each Fire Department and limited to one apparatus per agency. Fire Departments bringing apparatus are requested to stage their vehicles in formation at the memorial site and report to Battalion Chief Michael Bowman, the Apparatus Staging Officer.
A reception for active and retired members of the Fire Service will immediately follow at:
Los Angeles Fire Department
Fire Station 88
5101 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
In lieu of flowers, the family has kindly requested that a donation be made in honor of Donald F. Anthony to the:
Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association
Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund
2900 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Those desiring further information may contact the Office of the Community Liaison Officer, Battalion Chief Lou Roupoli at (213) 978-3810.