Funeral Arrangement for Hyattsville Deputy Chief Jimmy Hook

Arrangements for Deputy Chief Jimmy Hook, Hyattsville VFD Dave J Iannone, President, Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 10:38 PM

The following are the formal arrangements to remember Jimmy Hook, Deputy Chief of the Hyattsville Volunteer fire Department. As many of you know, Jimmy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly after falling ill  during a medical treatment. A Fire Department Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm at the Bunker Hill Fire/EMS Station, located at 38th Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue in Brentwood, Maryland. The approximately 60-90 minute memorial service will be followed by a remembrance reception at the same facility. Fire Department personnel are encouraged to wear Class A Uniforms if available or traditional business dress attire. There is going to be very limited parking for apparatus other than on-duty local departments during the service. We strongly encourage attendees from stations to car pool if possible. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund for Jimmy's 11-year-old son Tommy will be established by the HVFD in the coming days and we will post that information online and via email when available. Any flowers that are sent should be delivered Tuesday ONLY to the Bunker Hill Fire Station Reception Hall, 3716 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722-1434. Other than the public memorial service Tuesday, the family has asked that departments otherwise respect their privacy during this trying time. The officers and members of the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our thanks to the many local and area departments, organizations and individuals who have lent their support and offers of support over the last two days. Additional information on Jimmy's long history with the Hyattsville VFD, Berwyn Heights VFD and Prince George's County Communications can be found at http://www.hvfd.com or http://www.pgfdnews.com. Condolences may also be posted on the HVFD's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/hyattsvillevfd. Any general questions, please contact the HVFD at (301) 883-7701, or email HVFD President Dave Iannone at dave@hvfd.com.