by 100Clubillinois | Sep 7, 1977 | Fallen Heroes
Officer James Koumoundouros, while working security at a Chicago bank in the 6200 block of North Lincoln Avenue, observed an armed assailant walk in. The gunman immediately pointed his weapon at Officer Koumoundouros. While discreetly pushing the alarm button, Officer...
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...
