by 100Clubillinois | Jun 23, 1977 | Fallen Heroes
On June 23, 1977, Firefighter Leonard Kaiser experienced chest pains during a routine training exercise. He suffered a heart attack and died. He was survived by his wife and five children.
by 100Clubillinois | Mar 21, 1977 | Fallen Heroes
On March 21, 1977, Sergeant Michael R. Palese was struck and killed by a train while conducting a search for a missing child. Sergeant Palese was participating in an emergency plan to find a missing six year old girl. Sergeant Palese searched the railroad tracks near...
by 100Clubillinois | Nov 22, 1976 | Fallen Heroes
On November 22, 1976, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Walter Watroba of Engine 13 died in the line of duty following a five-alarm fire at the Commonwealth Edison generating plant. Firefighter Watroba was trapped with both of his pinned. After several hours of...
by 100Clubillinois | Oct 12, 1976 | Fallen Heroes
On October 12, 1976, Officer Terrence Loftus was shot and killed when he attempted to intervene in a dispute between two rival gangs. Officer Loftus was on his way home when he observed a gang fight. A group of gang members were chasing the rival gang member at the...
by 100Clubillinois | Sep 13, 1976 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Patrick J. Crowley was shot and killed when he and other officers conducted a narcotics raid on a residence. As Officer Crowley reached the porch and announced that he was a police officer, an armed assailant fired and mortally wounded Officer Crowley. He was...
