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
On June 6, 1981, at 9:27 p.m., First Deputy Riordan was unarmed and off duty at Lattner’s Restaurant in Marina City, located at 300 North State Street. He was at the bar with another man and two women. According to eyewitnesses, an intoxicated patron was harassing...
by 100Clubillinois | Mar 27, 1981 | Fallen Heroes
On March 27, 1981, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Thomas Lydon lost his life in the line of duty after injuries sustained when he fell from his rig while responding to an incident on March 24.
