S23F’s Meaningful Participation at the 31st AFFI Honor Guard Convention

S23F was once again honored to be invited to the 31st AFFI Honor Guard Convention, this year hosted by Peoria Firefighters Local 50.

As Russ was an Honor Guard member it is especially meaningful to attend this event.

President Shenan & 1st Director Jenny (FF/PM with Itasca Professional Firefighters Association Local #3461) hosted the S23F info table.

They were joined by 1st VP and Honor Guard member Ryan (FF/PM with Wauconda Fire District) when they made remarks to those in attendance at the HG business meeting.

Shenan & Treasurer John (retired BC with Gurnee Firefighters) attended the Induction Ceremony & Dinner where heart warming meet ups took place with Gifting Recipient & HG Member Bob Arens of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union – Local 2 and Christina, wife of the late Gifting Recipient FF/PM Frank Nunez of Itasca FD, who was memorialized this year along with 5 others, including the late Gifting Recipient FF/PM Andy Cutting of the Skokie Fire Department Firefighter’s Local 3033.

We were joined by S23F Gifting Committee member FF/PM Leon Lake, Commander of the Gurnee Professional Firefighters Local 3598 HG and newly elevated District 5 Commander.

As always we are grateful to the AFFI Honor Guard Commander Jay Coburn and the Command staff for including us in this celebration of the brother and sisterhood who cherish those IL firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

For Love of Family & Brotherhood

Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois