Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter - Richmond
Published: 20 Dec 2023 03:32pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held this Friday for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale, in Sydney’s north-west.
The 51-year-old On-call FRNSW firefighter and veteran Rural Fire Service volunteer is survived by his wife and two adult children, who have accepted an offer of a FRNSW funeral with full honours.
Provisions for the media are being made for the funeral and outlets are requested not to approach family members for comment during proceedings.
WHEN: 10am for 10.30am Friday 22 December WHERE: St Monica’s Catholic Church 1a Bourke Street, Richmond
Media Note: A media point will be established for the service. An honour guard will be established outside the church from 10am.
The hearse will arrive at the service around 10.25 as part of a procession, also including the FRNSW band, and FRNSW and RFS fire trucks, that will travel along March and Bourke Streets to the church.
The funeral will also be “live streamed” at https://windsorfuneralhome.com.au/live-streaming/client/?nid=a8b49ad6-88d4-49fa-aa94-9b774c58d282 [external link]
For further information: FRNSW Operational Media Liaison Supt Adam Dewberry on 0418 181 000.
Updated: 20 Dec 2023 03:37pm
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