Sgt. Alan Haymaker #2532
| Name: | Haymaker, Alan |
| Star: | 2532 |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| District / Unit: | 023 District (Town Hall) |
| End of Watch: | 22-Feb-2010 |
| Incident Details: |
Sergeant Alan Haymaker was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a burglary-in-progress call shortly before 5:15 am. His patrol car left the roadway, striking a light pole, then a tree while traveling southbound on Lake Shore Drive near Irving Park Road. He was transported to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Sergeant Haymaker was a third-generation officer with the Chicago Police Department and had served for 21 years, being assigned to the Town Hall District. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, three brothers and two sisters. |
Reflections
Etching from Gold Star Families Park & Memorial (click image above to enlarge)
Al and his partner worked for me in 15 as a 3rd watch wagon crew. And I can't say I ever had to call them, because they were always there. Al always did his job and always was around to help out. As a supervisor I could always count on them. As a sergeant he continued being the steady and reliable person we all knew him to be. He cared about the average P/O and never forgot where he came from. We as a Department and individually are all better for having known him. My condolences to his family and my thanks for all he gave to us. No greater love than this, that a man would give his life for a friend. John 15:13 -- Lieut. Joseph Porebski
Another (former) 015 Ranger laid to rest. Your work here is done. Rest in peace brother. -- Jeff "BigDaddy" King/ CPD/ IJMC Chicago 02/24/2010 ****************
To the family of Sergeant Haymaker, my families thougths and prayers are with you during this difficult time. -- Steven Manos (Son of Retired Lt. John Manos) 02/24/2010 ****************
R.I.P friend. My condolences to the Haymaker family. May you find peace in these difficult times -- Sgt Rob Corbett, NYPD 02/24/2010 ****************
Our heart felt condolences go out to the family of Officer Haymaker. You will be sorely missed throughout the community. -- Sandy Lewis 02/24/2010 ****************
I will pray for your friends and your family that the pain they feel in your loss may somehow be tempered with the knowledge that you are with God. You no longer suffer here on earth. Please join in with those who have gone before you in looking after all of us who are left behind. God Bless Al -- Anonymous 02/24/2010 ****************
May God Bless strengthen and ease the pain of your heart in this your hour of trial. -- shirley smith 02/24/2010 ****************
02/24/2010 ****************"
You have paid the supreme sacrifice and we will never forget that! May God receive you in his bosom and grant comfort to your family! May you rest in eternal peace! I SALUTE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! -- Sgt. Raphael "Spike" Ramos #1099 02/24/2010 ****************
Al was not only a great Police Officer, he was one of the most kind and caring person I have ever known. Al has been a friend of mine for over 23 years. His love of the Lord was evident if you ever talked to him. He was a devoted Christian and family man. I personally will miss seeing him in church and sharing Police stories. -- John Glover 02/24/2010 ****************
Sgt. Alan Haymaker was loved by all who knew him. A man of faith, a true servant of his Creator, a true gentleman, a true friend. The world is a poorer place with Alan gone. May God comfort and give strength to this wonderful family, and always keep them in His loving care. Amen -- Rabbi Moshe Wolf, CPD Chaplain 02/24/2010 ****************
Though I did not know him personally, there is still a void left when one of my brothers in blue leave this world, especially doing the service to help someone else. May God keep him and continue to bless his family always. He will always be remembered for who he was and the service he gave. -- P.O. G. Malloy 021st district 02/24/2010 ****************
He is my brother in blue and even though I never met him he is a part of my thoughts and sadness. May the memories he gave you in his life be your consoling strength at this time and in the future. -- Loretta Ozga 02/24/2010 ****************
From my family to the Haymaker family our deepest condolonces.Our prayers are with you -- R W sperling former PO Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Il 02/24/2010 ****************
Alan, God bless you and your family. You will be missed. -- Sgt. Allen Cain, 008th Dist 02/24/2010 ****************
02/24/2010 ****************"
I'm a police officer in the 010 dist and when I heard about the accident it brought tears to my eyes because I go on the same call and think it just another call! The sgt. accident is a wake up call to me and I know for sure other officer's! I'm so sorry for his family! -- Anonymous
OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF SGT. ALAN HAYMAKER, AND THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT.WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL, IN OUR PRAYERS. GO BLESS US ALL, FROM THE PHOENIX IL, POLICE DEPARTMENT. -- DETECTIVE BOBBY YOUNG#27 02/24/2010 ****************
Office Haymaker was a Neighborhood Hero. block by block he never exchanged word when it came to help other from short of rents to patch up rat holes, stop cold air from coming in windows he make a trip to Mr. D hardware to help family to get through the day just to think of the people in the 15th Dist he help, what will they do now my pray go out to the family this HERO will be missed -- Velda Brunner 02/24/2010 ****************
God bless you and rest in peace. Thank you for being around for the city of Chicago. -- Retired officer Henry Stanton 02/24/2010 ****************
-- Dan Nakao 02/24/2010 ****************
Great occasions do not make heroes; they simply unveil them to the eyes of men. Silently and imperceptibly, as we wake or sleep, we grow strong or weak; and at last some crisis shows what we have become. Sgt. Alan Haymaker , you will be missed. Gods Speed. -- Brooke Foss Westcott 02/24/2010 ****************
We will always be grateful for your dedication and service. God bless you and your whole family. -- Terry 02/24/2010 ****************
My condolences to Sgt. Haymaker's family; rest assured that Alan will be in a better place and if there's any justice, the burglars of that cell phone shop will be caught, convicted, and put behind bars for a long, long time.
Little did you know when you reported for duty on that fateful night that you would be called to Eternal Duty before Our Lord. I didn't know you personally, but had heard of you and it was all good. May you rest in peace -- God keeps the best for Himself. Prayers to your family and to your family in blue. -- Jan Hull, CAPS 02/24/2010 ****************
Dear Sgt. Haymaker: Thank you for protecting our citizens for all these years. My prayers go out to you and your family. I was saddened to hear about our loss of a brother in blue. You will never be forgotten -- Darryl Wallace 004th District 02/24/2010 ****************
You will always be remembered for your professionalism and dedication to our Department and the citizens you served. My family will keep you and your family in our prayers. May your soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. -- James M. Keating 02/24/2010 ****************
Thank you Sgt. Haymaker for your dedication and service to our city. May you rest in eternal peace. -- L. Parra 02/24/2010 ****************
Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Haymaker. Godspeed. -- Niles Police Department 02/24/2010 ****************
I didn't know Officer Haymaker or his family but you have my deepest sympathies on your loss. -- Mary Taylor 02/24/2010 ****************
Rest in Peace good Sgt. -- Bob Cavaiani 02/24/2010 ****************