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Passing of Rob Van Wormer
The following article was submitted by Randy Martin, CCAI Chaplain.
As I arrived at the parking lot of the HP Pavillion in San Jose, I was greeted by a red sea of fire apparatus. The San Jose Fire Department had provided two ladder trucks that were set up in the parking lot; ladders fully extended facing each other with a very large American flag hanging between them. It was a spectacular site, and what an awesome tribute to Rob. The flag hanging is this manner has always impressed me.
After arriving, I located the Chaplain that would be performing the service. As it turned out, he was a Captain that had I worked with in Riverside, California. It was good to see him again.
The procession that entered the parking lot was laden with fire apparatus and was followed by the limousines that carried the family. The procession route was lined with fire personnel standing at attention and saluting as the fire engine, which carried the casket, made its way through the crowd.
The San Jose Fire Department had positioned two additional ladder trucks with their ladders fully extended, donning the American flag hanging between them inside the Pavillion.
The service opened with music and a warm welcome to everyone in attendance followed by prayer, guest speakers, the eulogy, and a message to the Fire Family, a Law Enforcement prayer and a song. The Benediction was followed by the Fire Fighters prayer, the Last Alarm and the Riffle Volley. Taps rang out from the bag pipes, which always gets to me. In closing, they had the Flag Folding after which the pipes and drums played Amazing Grace and ended with the presentation of gifts for the Family.
Rob was only on this earth for 47 years; he left us way too soon! He will be missed dearly.
Fire Chaplain
Randy Martin
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