Firefighter's Private Memorial Reshuffled Again as Widow Delivers Baby in Time of Grief
The private memorial ceremony originally scheduled to honor fallen firefighter Michael Altman has been temporarily suspended following the announcement of his wife's recent delivery, according to reports from ABC7Chicago on March 29 at 16 hours and more.
Key Points
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1Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, who died in the Rogers Park blaze earlier this month, had a private funeral rescheduled from Friday to next week.
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2The original schedule for his wake and visitation was cut short when he went into labor on Thursday afternoon while services were underway at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home.
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Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, who died in a blaze earlier this month while serving as the fourth-generation head of his department (CFD), has been laid to rest with an invitation-only private memorial service scheduled for Tuesday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home.
— [Mar 29, 16:46] Private Funeral Service For Slain Firefighter Michael Altman Announced"The funeral was originally planned last Friday but had to be postponed the day prior after his wife went into labor and gave birth on Thursday afternoon."
— [Mar 30, Mar 29, 15:46] Funeral for Chicago firefighter rescheduled this week (Nbcchicago)"The private memorial is set to take place at Blake-Lamb in O
— [Mar 28, Apr 27], Postponed funeral service planned after widow gives birth"Altman's family will host an invitation-only ceremony on Tuesday morning.
— (Cbsnews)<p>The private memorial is set for this week in O
— [Mar 30, Mar 29] Postponed funeral service planned after widow gives birthChicago Fire Department officer Michael Altman died on March 16 while battling a fire at the Rogers Park apartment building; his funeral is scheduled for this week with an invitation-only ceremony. Sheaves Slate has been charged with murder and arson regarding Altman's death, though questions have also arisen about police response to that night before both deaths occurred.
Chicago firefighter Michael Altman died after being severely injured battling a North Shore Avenue apartment blaze on Monday night; Sheaves Slate has been charged with his murder for allegedly starting it while 32-year-old Altman, who had just delivered their baby daughter following the postponement of Friday's funeral due to her labor.