06/12/2026
IMPORTANT MESSAGE – PLEASE READ
The funeral service for Engineer 1st Class / Lieutenant Joel Neily will be held on Saturday, June 20th at 2:00 PM at White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. Honoring Joel's final wishes, the following has been arranged.
- Prior to the service, a march will take place from the Kentville Fire Station to White Family Funeral Home. All First Responder personnel wishing to participate are asked to report to the Fire Hall no later than 1:00 PM. Personnel are requested to wear their Class A Uniform, if available.
- Following the service, an es**rt parade of trucks will depart from White Family Funeral Home and proceed to Elm Grove Cemetery, Highway 359, Steam Mill before disbursing. All participating apparatus and vehicles are asked to stage in the parking lot behind the Provincial Courthouse, 87 Bridge Street, no later than 1:00 PM.
- Immediately following the funeral service and prior to the departure of the es**rt parade, all First Responder personnel not driving an apparatus will be directed to the bridge adjacent to the funeral home, where the es**rt will pass for a final salute to Joel.
To assist with planning and coordination, any First Responder agency attending, participating in the march, as well as any fire department, response agency, or business planning to participate in the es**rt parade of trucks, is asked to provide anticipated numbers by email to: [email protected] Any questions can be directed to [email protected]
Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated as we come together to honor and remember Joel's dedicated service and sacrifice.
Thank you.
