by 100Clubillinois | Nov 20, 1982 | Fallen Heroes
Sergeant Hampton T. McMikel, of the Kensington District, was shot and killed during an armed robbery attempt at 4135 S. Lake Shore Drive. Sergeant McMikel was off duty and stopped his car to use a pay phone at about 8:45 P.M. When he stepped out of his vehicle, three...
by 100Clubillinois | Sep 27, 1982 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Martin Darcy, Jr. was shot and killed when responded to an “armed robbery in progress” call. The armed offender shot a store clerk and wounded another citizen. Following a search of the area, Officer Darcy confronted the gunman who immediately...
by 100Clubillinois | Aug 19, 1982 | Fallen Heroes
Officer John Lynch died after suffering a massive heart attack while transporting a deceased person. Officer Lynch and his partner were assigned to process a deceased body that was inside a residence. They carried the body from the house to the squadrol on a portable...
by 100Clubillinois | Mar 5, 1982 | Fallen Heroes
On March 5, 1982, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Robert Danaher of Hook and Ladder Company 52 died in the line of duty while operating at a house fire. A nineteen year veteran, Danaher was one of the first firefighters to enter the burning house, helping to carry...
by 100Clubillinois | Feb 10, 1982 | Fallen Heroes
Patrolman William Peter Fahey, Jr., born October 18, 1947, joined the Chicago Police Department on October 23, 1972. A 10-year veteran, he earned 19 Honorable Mentions and numerous letters of appreciation. He was a beloved husband to Patricia and a father of three...
by 100Clubillinois | Feb 9, 1982 | Fallen Heroes
Patrolmen Richard James O’Brien and William Fahey were gunned down during a traffic stop. Hours after attending the funeral of fellow officer James Doyle, Officers O’Brien and Fahey made a traffic stop. At 2:00 p.m., O’Brien and Fahey observed a late model...
