Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

Officer of the Month - February 2012: P.O. Kimberly Oppedisano and P.O. Stephen Gregory

John Gordon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:09:25 +0000

On January 3, 2012, Officers Kimberly Oppedisano and Stephen Gregory conducted a traffic stop while working beat 2563B in the 025th District. During this traffic stop, the front seat passenger was observed to be in possession of a handgun. This individual, Edguardo Colon, was very concerned about the unlawful use of a weapon (UUW) felon charges and stated he would cooperate in order to receive a lesser sentence. Sgt. Mateo Mojica and the arresting officers then brought Colon to the Area 5 detective division. After endless hours of interviewing, Colon told of his involvement in the slaying of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis. Colon also named the other offenders involved in the crime.

While countless individuals worked around the clock to bring the murderers of Officer Lewis to justice, it was the traffic stop and the superb police work conducted by these two hard-working officers that ultimately broke this case wide open.

P.O. Kimberly Oppedisano

Officer Oppedisano was born an raised on the northwest side of Chicago. She graduated from Resurrection High School and joined the Chicago Police Department in 2004. She was recently detailed to the Fugitive Apprehension Unit after spending her entire police career in the 025th District.

P.O. Stephen Gregory

Officer Gregory was born and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Lebanon High School and joined the Chicago Police Department in 2000. P.O. Gregory has also been detailed to the Fugitive Apprehension Unit after spending his entire police career in the 025th District.

Lamar Cooper Found Guilty Murdering Officer Nate Taylor

Tracy O'Reilly — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:29:01 +0000

Lamar Cooper was found guilty of murdering Officer Nate Taylor on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Officer Taylor was shot and killed on September 28, 2008 as he and several other officers served a search warrant. The 14 year veteran of the CPD and former Marine left behind a wife and daughter.

Check Presentation from Ende, Mezner, Walsh & Quinn Assistance Fund/2011 CPD vs. CFD Blackhawks Softball Game

Tracy O'Reilly — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:24:46 +0000

Anthony Martin presents a $5,000 check to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation on behalf of the Ende, Mezner, Walsh & Quinn Assistance Fund. The funds were part of the proceeds from the 2011 Chicago Police Dept. and Chicago Fire Dept. vs. Alumni Blackhawks softball game held at Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park this past summer. Thanks for your generosity!

23rd District O'Connor Golf Outing Committee Presents Check to CPMF

Tracy O'Reilly — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:17:39 +0000

Patrick Kearns presents a $1,000 check to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation on behalf of the 023rd District O'Connor Golf Outing Committee. We appreciate your hard work and for honoring the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation with your donation!

TEAM CPD @ Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Tracy O'Reilly — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:54:02 +0000

When:

10/07/2012 (All day)

Details:

Click here for more info about the race. You can join TEAM CPD to raise funds for ANY event: 5k, marathon, half-marathon, triathlon, etc. Please email teamcpd1@gmail.com for more details!

President's Day

Tracy O'Reilly — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:12:11 +0000

When:

02/20/2012 (All day)

Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago Forever Green Kick-off Pub Crawl

Tracy O'Reilly — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:25:14 +0000

When:

01/28/2012 - 3:00pm

Where:

McFadden's

1206 N. State Pkwy

Chicago, IL

United States

See map: Google Maps

Details:

The YIFC is hosting an event on Saturday, January 28, benefiting the CPMF and Dignity Diner. Tickets are $20 and available at the Young Irish Fellowship Club's website.

North Siders can check in at 2:00pm at McFadden's at 1206 N. State Pkwy in Chicago. South Siders are to gather at Sean's Rhino at 2:00pm, with busses leaving for McFadden's at 2:15pm, and returning to the South Side at 10:30pm.

Bars visited in the pub crawl include:

McFadden's
She-Nanagans
Hangge-Uppe
The Original Mother's
Butch McGuire's

The event is sponsored by Miller, Coors and WXRT.

Registration Now Open for Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and Run to Remember (Register with Team CPD!)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:28:00 +0000

When:

01/01/2012 - 12:00pm

Where:

online Chicago, IL

United States

See map: Google Maps

Details:

How to participate on TEAM CPD for the Shamrock Shuffle here!

Register for Run for Remember here!

Memorial Bracelets Honor Fallen Officers and Benefit CPMF

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:28:00 +0000

Le Loup Creations, the brainchild of a retired CPD officer and Gold Star Family Member, is now offering special bracelets honoring the images and memories of fallen officers. All proceeds benefit the CPMF.

Shirley, creator of the bracelets, generously created and donated two bracelets for Operation Santa, which were presented to two members of the Gold Star Families.

For more information about Le Loup Creations, please click here.

Operation Santa 2011 a Success!

Tracy O'Reilly — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:29:00 +0000