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Funeral Procession for Morley James

Several Honour Guard members march in full dress, leading a yellow fire engine at the front of Morley James' funeral procession.

Morley James Funeral procession
July 16th 1992
FMC Collection

Morley James died at the Forest Lawn hotel fire in July 1992, the last Calgary firefighter to fall in the line of active duty. James was overcome by smoke and became disorientated. He was unable to escape. Subsequent investigations discovered that the fire had been started deliberately.

The Honour Guard helped to organize Morley James’ funeral, and during the procession on July 16th 1992, the Guard led the march through Calgary, giving citizens the chance to pay their respects.