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April 07, 2006
LAFD Gets the Blues Treatment
As the sun set over Hollywood this past Wednesday, scores of supporters of the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department queued up in front of noted nightclub, Avalon, as a perfectly restored 1950s era Highway Patrol Buick screamed up Vine Street, rotary siren wailing. The car and Broderick Crawford impersonator Gary Goltz (based on the 50's TV show, The Highway Patrol) spun the car between the crossed arial ladders of Light Force 27 and 35 and dazzled the high-profile crowd as the doors to the nightclub opened.
It was interesting to see the mix of LAPD brass in their carefully pressed suits and the more casual LAFD members sharing stories and memories. Typically, these organizations operate their fund raising activities separately, but on this evening, it was a family affair - and it proved to be a good one. The concert by Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts supported the Los Angeles Fire Department Fallen Firefighter Memorial and the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation.
To enjoy more details about the event, click here: Avalon Event Presentation.
Posted by dbarrett at April 7, 2006 05:53 AM
Comments
How come this sort of thing isn't advertised properly? I would have loved to have attended, but had no idea it was taking place.
Sandy.
Posted by: Sandy Richards at April 8, 2006 08:31 PM
Sandy:
Along with the many new features coming to the LAFD Historical Society website and blog, you are welcome to periodically visit the LAFD Blog and subscribe to the LAFD Public Information E-Newsletter, which often features these events.
Please also remember the LAFD's on-line Master Calendar which includes many fire service related public events, such as those benefitting the LAFD Historical Society.
We look forward to seeing you soon at the Museum!
Brian Humphrey
LAFD
Posted by: Brian Humphrey at April 19, 2006 06:42 AM