by 100Clubillinois | Oct 29, 1981 | Fallen Heroes
Born on January 21, 1928, Samuel L. Taylor, Sr. served the citizens of Winthrop Harbor for over 22 years. Joining the department in 1959, Taylor brought many skills and enthusiasm to his fellow members. On October 29, 1981, while on the scene of a residential fire,...
by 100Clubillinois | Sep 22, 1981 | Fallen Heroes
On September 22, 1981, two Chicago firefighters died in the line of duty during a fire at the Willoughby Tower on Michigan Avenue. Craig McShane, a rookie firefighter with Engine 42, and Joseph Hitz, a veteran firefighter and snorkel truck driver with Hook and Ladder...
by 100Clubillinois | Sep 22, 1981 | Fallen Heroes
On September 22, 1981, two Chicago firefighters died in the line of duty during a fire at the Willoughby Tower on Michigan Avenue. Joseph Hitz, a veteran firefighter and snorkel truck driver with Hook and Ladder 1, and Craig McShane, a rookie firefighter with Engine...
by 100Clubillinois | Jun 21, 1981 | Fallen Heroes
Police Officer Michael Healy was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at the main post office in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Three suspects entered the post office and attempted to disarm Officer Healy at gunpoint. He refused to hand over his weapon and was...
by 100Clubillinois | Jun 6, 1981 | Fallen Heroes
First Deputy Superintendent James J. Riordan was shot and killed when he confronted an intoxicated person creating a disturbance. Deputy Superindentent Riordan was attending a dinner at a downtown hotel when the incident occurred. As he confronted the intoxicated man...
