by 100Clubillinois | Aug 7, 2021 | Fallen Heroes
“She was courageous, spontaneous,” Chicago police officer Erica Hernandez, fighting tears, told WLS. “She was an amazing person to be around.” *** On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, Chicago Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed while she...
by 100Clubillinois | Aug 4, 2021 | Fallen Heroes
“Oh God, I miss everything about him. I miss his interactions with my kids. I miss his smile. I miss him randomly texting me every day to bring him food because he was hungry. He was just a good brother. He was also my only sibling and because of (Campbell’s)...
by 100Clubillinois | Jun 27, 2021 | Fallen Heroes
“He had relayed to his family how excited he was to be on the fire department. He was going to be a great asset to this department, we could tell. He just had a passion to get on a fire department and that young man showed up here, not knowing any of us, and asked if...
by 100Clubillinois | May 19, 2021 | Fallen Heroes
“It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since we lost you. Several of us went out to DC for Police Week and saw your name on the wall. The first time I saw your name on the wall, it got to me. We have been doing our best to take care of your girls-...
by 100Clubillinois | Apr 30, 2021 | Fallen Heroes
“Al just wanted to say you are truly missed! I made you promises the last time we spoke and I’m doing the best I can do complete those promises… were one of a kind and taught me a lot over the years. I will tell you this LEYDEN misses you the...
by 100Clubillinois | Apr 3, 2021 | Fallen Heroes
On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, Hometown Police Lieutenant James Kouski was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a prior DUI-related crash at about 3:00 am. He was standing on the side of South Pulaski Road, near the intersection of 91st Street, when he...