by 100Clubillinois | Aug 3, 1977 | Fallen Heroes
“John will always be remembered by me as an outstanding police officer who left all of us that knew him smile warmly with wonderful memories of his police service.” (Retired Lt. Robert J. Jacobsen, Cook County Sheriff’s Police, May 20, 2006) ...
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...
