Chicago Police Memorial Foundation - Announcements

Barrett Optical Range System (BORS) and Leupold scope donated to the CPMF

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:41:03 +0000

A Barrett Optical Range System (BORS) and Leupold scope was recently donated to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (CPMF). The BORS/scope, retail value $2,600.00, easily mounts to a 50 caliber sniper rifle and automatically adjusts for wind, elevation based on distance, ammunition, ambient air temperature, etc. This equipment was contributed by Michael T. Sweig, long-time supporter of the CPMF. Michael states, "Hopefully it will only be used in training, but if need be, it can save a life." Ultimately, the BORS will be given to the Chicago Police Department's SWAT Unit.

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Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis, Star# 4103

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

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, 2012. 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

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.

Retirement Gift Idea: Memorial Brick at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park

Tracy O'Reilly — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:30:00 +0000

The CPMF is offering an opportunity to purchase a memorial brick at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park! Now is your chance to celebrate the career of an active or retired Officer, honor the memory of a lost friend, family, or loved one (the “In Memory of” style brick does not have to have been a police officer), or list the donor, or donor’s names. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of Chicago history by having your personalized, engraved brick set in Gold Star Families Families Memorial and Park for all to see!

Parole Denied for Killers of Severin and Rizzato

John Gordon — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:40:00 +0000

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.

Memorials For Chicago Police Officer Brian Strouse and Police Officer Richard Francis

Cari Lamberg — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:48:00 +0000

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.

7th Annual Run to Remember

John Gordon — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:09:00 +0000

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!

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/news/local/chibrknews-police-say-4000...

Click here for race results.

For Top Fundraisers click here.

Link to event photos.

Fallen Officer Charities

John Gordon — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:43:00 +0000

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

Chicago Police Officer Michael Flisk, Star # 6962

Five Frank — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 03:07:00 +0000

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

Click here for details

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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Parole Denied for Killer of P.O. Terrence Loftus

John Gordon — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:44:00 +0000

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (CPMF) honored one of our fallen yesterday by opposing the release of inmate Ronnie Carasquillo for the murder of P.O. Terry Loftus, #5701. Click here for October 1976 incident details.

On Thursday, October 28th, the CPMF chartered a bus and brought 27 uniformed Chicago Police officers to Springfield for Carasquillo's en banc parole hearing. As a show of support for P.O. Loftus, the officers packed the room and listened to the facts of the case presented by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (IPRB). Following this short presentation, the motion to deny parole was given to the 15 member panel for their votes. The outcome: 13-2, motion to deny parole carries! Then, an unprecedented second motion was given to the board which would prevent inmate Carasquillo from seeking parole for three years instead of his usual annual request. The outcome: 10-5, motion for a three-year set carries!

Thank you to the officers who attended this hearing. You saw firsthand why it's so important to support our fallen and send the message to the IPRB that we will never forget!

Click here to leave a reflection for P.O. Terrence Loftus, EOW 12 OCT 1976.

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