by 100Clubillinois | Feb 7, 1968 | Fallen Heroes
Captain Fischer was killed in an explosion while fighting a fire at Mickleberry Food Products Company. Nine total people were killed in the blast. Captain Fischer was survived by his wife and two children.
by 100Clubillinois | Feb 7, 1968 | Fallen Heroes
Firefighter Leifker was killed in an explosion while fighting a fire at Mickleberry Food Products Company. Nine total people were killed in the blast. Firefighter Leifker was survived by his wife and six children.
by 100Clubillinois | Jan 8, 1968 | Fallen Heroes
On January 8, 1968, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Thomas Conley of Truck 50 suffered a fatal heart attack while fighting an apartment building fire on W. 79th Place. He was survived by his wife and two children.
by 100Clubillinois | Dec 22, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Deputy Frank Dannenberg succumbed to injuries suffered three days earlier when he was attacked and beaten after serving an eviction notice. Deputy Dannenberg was preparing to leave Cabrini-Green, when the attack occurred. He was found with severe head injuries and...
by 100Clubillinois | Dec 14, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Officer Charles Pollard was found fatally shot behind an apartment building after interrupting an armed robbery. Officer Pollard was survived by his wife and two children.
by 100Clubillinois | Dec 13, 1967 | Fallen Heroes
Officer John Collins was off duty shopping with his wife and son when he saw a man trying to break into his car. Officer Collins announced he was a police officer and attempted to arrest the man. The man got out his gun and grabbed Mrs. Collins. The offender ran, and...
