In Memoriam: Dallas Jones is Remembered by James Lee Witt and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
James Lee Witt today released the following statement regarding the death of Dallas Jones, Senior Public Safety Advisor at JLWA:
"It is with great sadness that I report the passing of our friend and Senior Public Safety Advisor, Dallas Jones.
Dallas, who served 32 years with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, was the immediate former Director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the current Secretary Treasurer of the California Professional Firefighters. He died Saturday evening after a valiant battle with Lung Cancer.
From the moment he became a firefighter Dallas made it his calling to serve the public and his colleagues, and he continued that effort working with us here at JLWA assisting with numerous projects and programs. His contributions to the fire service, emergency management and to JLWA are unsurpassed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lily his wife and the entire Jones family at the time of this great loss. He will be missed terribly."
Dallas is survived by his wife Lily, his sons Brian and Michael (both LA County Firefighters) and his daughter Anna Dallas. Information regarding memorial services is pending, but condolences to the family can be sent to Lily Jones c/o JLWA, 980 9th Street, Suite 1780, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Former Office of Emergency Services Director Dallas Jones
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today released the following statement regarding the death of Dallas Jones, former director of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services:
"Dallas devoted his life to protecting the people of our state and was a true champion for California's firefighters. Dallas' years of hard work and outstanding service made our state safer and better prepared to handle future emergencies. There is no doubt that his contributions will continue to benefit California for generations to come. Maria and I extend our deepest condolences to Dallas' family as they mourn the passing of one of California's finest public servants."
In honor of Dallas Jones, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
MEMORIAL DETAILS
A viewing will be held on Monday, May 19, from 4:00-9:00 PM, located at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary: 4471 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA 90630.
Jones' memorial service will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM, at Calvary Chapel: 12808 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA 90242.
A reception will follow at Downey Studios: 12214 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90242.
Condolences to the family can be sent to:
Lily Jones
c/o California Professional Firefighters
1780 Creekside Oaks, Suite 200
Sacramento, California 95833.
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FOR FIREFIGHTERS
DRESS: Class A uniform or clean pressed station uniform
PROCESSION/APPARATUS: Details still being are being developed, though a tentative staging time has been set for 8:30am. Location and other details to follow -- please check back often at www.cpf.org.
HONOR GUARDS: Departments and locals wishing to send honor guards should RSVP with Vanessa Robinson of the California Fire Foundation, vrobinson@cpf.org.
RSVP: Please RSVP apparatus, personnel and honor guard information to Vanessa Robinson -- vrobinson@cpf.org. Local 1014 requests an RSVP by May 16, 2008 at 12:00 noon.
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