by 100Clubillinois | Jan 19, 1973 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Robert F. Wenzel was shot and killed during a traffic stop. At some point during the traffic stop, the motorist drew a revolver and fired two shots. Officer Wenzel, though wounded, was able to return fire, striking the subject multiple times. The dedicated...
by 100Clubillinois | Jan 6, 1973 | Fallen Heroes
On January 6, 1973, three Chicago Fire Department firefighters died in the line of duty, and twenty-eight others were injured, while battling a fire in the Chicago Loop. Firefighters Richard E. Kowalzyk of Engine 104, Timothy Moran of Engine 25, and Alfred Stach, the...
by 100Clubillinois | Jan 6, 1973 | Fallen Heroes
On January 6, 1973, three Chicago Fire Department firefighters died in the line of duty, and twenty-eight others were injured, while battling a fire in the Chicago Loop. Firefighters Timothy Moran of Engine 25, Alfred Stach, the driver for 2nd Deputy Fire Marshal...
by 100Clubillinois | Jan 6, 1973 | Fallen Heroes
On January 6, 1973, three Chicago Fire Department firefighters died in the line of duty, and twenty-eight others were injured, while battling a fire in the Chicago Loop. Firefighters Alfred Stach, the driver for 2nd Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Lucas, Richard E....
by 100Clubillinois | Dec 22, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
On December 22, 1972, Officer Edgar DeCuir was processing a prisoner when the prisoner suddenly attacked him and a struggle ensued. After the prisoner was subdued, Officer DeCuir collapsed and suffered a fatal heart attack. He was survived by his wife.
by 100Clubillinois | Nov 1, 1972 | Fallen Heroes
Lieutenant Edward O’Neill was in charge of the security detail for presidential nominee George McGovern. When on duty waiting for his plane to arrive, Lt. O’Neill suffered a fatal heart attack. He was survived by his wife and six children.
