Announcements

P.O. Clifton Lewis #4103 

On Wednesday, December 29, 2011 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officer Clifton Lewis, Star # 4103, assigned to the 015th District Tactical Team, was fatally wounded during a robbery while working a second job at a convenience store in the 1200 block of N. Austin.

During the course of the robbery, Officer Lewis, age 41, acted in his official capacity as a Chicago Police Department officer and was shot by one of the offenders and later succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Lewis joined the department on 27 April 03 and graduated in Nov 03. He left behind a young daughter, a fiancée, a loving family, devoted fellow officers, and many close friends.

Officer Clifton Lewis was laid to rest on Thursday, January 5, 2011. Links to coverage of his moving and emotional funeral are listed below. 

NBC-TV

A Truly Moving Photo Slideshow from the Sun-Times of Officer Lewis' Funeral

Chicago Tribune article

Huffington Post article

Two Charged In Shooting Death Of Chicago Police Officer

Bond Denied for Two Charged in Police Officer's Death

LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR P.O. LEWIS HERE

Severin               Rizzato

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (CPMF) honored two of our fallen today by opposing the release of inmates Johnny Veal and George Knights for the July 17, 1970 murders of Sgt. James Severin and P.O. Anthony Rizzato.

Thank you to everyone who turned out this past weekend for the anniversary memorial services for Police Officer Brian Strouse, Star #15806 of the 012th District, and Police Officer Richard Francis, Star #5276 of the 019th District.

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation has a motto "Never Forget. This weekend demonstrated that Chicago Police Officers abide by that. To leave a reflection for these officers, visit our Fallen Heroes page.

On behalf of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and to everyone who came out on Saturday, April 30th in support of our cause.  We will NEVER FORGET!

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The Chicago Police Department has suffered tremendously with the loss of five great men in Line of Duty deaths during 2010.  At this time, charitable funds have been established or designated to honor the lives of four of these men.  As 2010 draws to a close, would you consider making a year end donation to one or more of these funds? Or, would you consider making a donation in 2011?  The current funds are as follows:

In honor of Sergeant Alan Haymaker: 

Breakthrough Urban Ministries

UPDATE: Offender Charged in Homicide of
P.O. Michael Flisk 

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Police Officer Michael Flisk, 46, was fatally shot in the line of duty on November 26, 2010, while processing the crime scene from a burglary that had occurred sometime earlier.

Officer Flisk was an Evidence Technician assigned to the E.T. Team – South for the past 3 ½ years. He joined the Chicago Police Department in January of 1991 and began his career in the 009th District. He also worked in the 004th District and Mass Transit Unit before his promotion to Evidence Technician in 2007. He was a dedicated law enforcement professional and demonstrated a commitment to serving and protecting the city of Chicago.

Officer Flisk received 67 awards during the course of his 19-year career. He earned 55 Honorable Mentions among many other notable achievements highlighting courageous and distinguished service.

Officer Flisk is survived by his wife and four children. Three siblings are also members of the Chicago Police Department.

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Flisk family.

*  The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation presented a check for $50,000 to the widow and family of slain Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk. Click HERE for more information.

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