Los Angeles City Local Mourns Loss of Leader

May 2, 2007 – The members of Los Angeles City, CA Local 112 are mourning the loss of dedicated union leader and fire fighter/paramedic Danny Cypert. Brother Cypert, secretary for Local 112, was killed in a motorcycle accident on April 27, 2007.

A memorial service and luncheon for Cypert will be held Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 5 – located at 8900 South Emerson Street in Los Angeles. Following the luncheon, a “Last Call” reception will be held at a location still to be determined.

“I have known Cypert for more than 30 years,” says Steve Tufts, president of Local 112. “His dedication and loyalty to the members of the United Firefighters of Los Angles City members was unmatched. He will be missed both as a friend and as a leader.”

Cypert, 65, was a 38-year veteran of the Los Angeles City Fire Department. A longtime member of the labor movement, he was elected Local 112 secretary in November 2006. In addition, he was known as one of the most experienced motorcycle riders in Local 112 and an active member of the Los Angeles Fire Department Motorcycle Club.

On April 27, the veteran fire fighter was with fellow Local 112 member Mike McNeil and two other friends for the Laughlin River Run— a motorcycle ride from Laughlin to Grand Canyon Coves.

The four were on their way back to Laughlin when Cypert veered off the highway, down an embankment and was thrown from his bike into a tree.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association
Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund
2900 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026