UPDATED: 3/29/2026 at 1430hrs
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Brothers and Sisters,
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I was proud to walk through brother Altman’s visitation with 187 of our members, and hundreds of firefighters from across the country, Thursday night. And to stand in the cold and rain with you afterward, to honor him and his family. After a 35 degree drop from the time the service started, to the time it ended, those who were there truly did, “Whatever It Takes”.
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For those who don’t know, Mike and Nora’s daughter, Evelyn Rose, was born Thursday. Mom and baby are both healthy!
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I received the message below from Local 2 today. The AFFI Honor Guard will NOT be doing anything officially on Tuesday, in an effort to honor the family’s wishes. If you decide to go, I encourage AFFI Honor Guard members to find each other, and stand together. If you’re going, please take your Local flags, and do what you can to honor Mike, Nora, and the entire Altman family.
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March 29, 2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman Private Memorial Service
The Altman family will have invitation-only services for Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman on Tuesday, March 31 at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home and Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery.
The private memorial service starts at 10 a.m.
Anyone wishing to support the Altman family should line the route from Blake-Lamb to West on 103rd Street to Cicero Avenue … South on Cicero Avenue to 111th Street … West on 111th Street to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St.
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I know if you go, you will stand with pride to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Mike, his family, and Local 2.
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Jay Coburn, Commander
AFFI Honor Guard
(708) 927-6568
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