2023 Memorial Information for Honor Guard, Pipe Bands and Uniformed Personnel
CEREMONY DETAILS:
3:00pm, Saturday, October 14, 2023
Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Following the ceremony there will be an evening recessional to the Memorial Wall in Capitol Park.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the appropriate RSVP form below. Please remember there are no children/family/pets allowed in the recessional.
MANDATORY PRACTICE is on Friday, October 13, 2023. Lunch will be served 12pm followed by practice at 1pm.
Other uniformed personnel please RSVP online by September 1, 2023. RSVPs now closed.
Questions can be directed to the California Fire Foundation at 916-641-1707 or cafirefoundation@cpf.org. Check back here for details. We will be regularly updating this page as we near the date of the event.
Information for Pipe Bands
Eligibility:
Current or retired firefighters who have command of their instrument and can accurately play the provided memorial tunes are welcome to participate.
Dress:
All participating players shall be kilted in a tartan kilt, and wear a minimum of uniform shirt and tie, and present in formal ensemble. Doublets and plaids are encouraged if possessed. Feather bonnets are restricted to Drum Majors only, all others will wear Glengarry caps.
Music:
The music for the 2023 Memorial is available on the CFF website here: Sheet Music for 2023 Memorial.
Practice:
All participants will be required to attend practice on Friday, October 13, 2023 time and location to be determined. Please use registration form to receive practice information via email.
Registration: BAND REGISTRATION FORM
Thank you for your interest and participation in this year’s ceremony.