R.I.P Capt. Jim Perry

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Posted without permission, but I'm sure Brian will understand....

Dear Friend of the LAFD,

When we mention retired LAFD Captain Jim Perry, the name may not at first ring a bell. As a Los Angeles Fire Department stakeholder though, you have clearly been exposed to - and likely inspired by his life's work.

Jim died earlier this month in a Nevada traffic collision, and our weeks long mourning will culminate this weekend in a public event that warmly welcomes your participation.

Please plan to join firefighters, fire service and labor leaders from across the nation in Los Angeles this weekend for a stirring public ceremony, deep in fire service tradition, that will celebrate the life of a legend. All are welcome:

Saturday, December 19th

10:00 AM

Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center

1700 Stadium Way

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information can be found on the LAFD Blog:

http://snurl.com/tm7wz

...and on the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City website:

http://uflac.org

...where on-line condolence is also welcome.

http://uflac.org/guestbook

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Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey

Firefighter/Specialist

Public Service Officer

Los Angeles Fire Department

LAFD Home Page: http://lafd.org

LAFD News Blog: http://lafd.org/blog

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Capt. Jim Perry was someone I met early on in my career, when I was still trying to remember how to pin the badge on right side up and we managed to keep in touch throughout the years. He was a good, honest man and an icon in and out of his profession. Brian, as he is always so apt to do, put it best:

While I struggle with what is both a deep personal and professional loss, I politely offer two indisputable truths about Jim Perry:

1. If you don't know Jim Perry, you aren't a seasoned Los Angeles journalist.

2. If you don't instantly recognize the name and life's work of Jim Perry, you aren't really a Los Angeles Firefighter.

Rest in Peace Brother Jim, I am honored beyond words to be your protégé.

Brian

I will be closing this topic, for all condolences and such, please go to the urls above and let your voice be heard.