Run to Remember 2022
Saturday, May 7, 2022 the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is hosting the Run to Remember. The race begins at 8:00 am at Gold Star Families Memorial & Park, 1410 South Special Olympics Drive Chicago, IL. Come out and run or walk to honor the 595 fallen Chicago Police Officers in support of Chicago Police families […]
Hockey Fans!
Join the Chicago Police Chaplains Ministry on Apr. 9th at Allstate Arena as the Chicago Wolves take on the Manitoba Moose!Fr. Dan Brandt, Director of the Chaplains’ Unit, will be honored as a Chicago Wolves Hometown Hero at the game.The Wolves are donating 15% of ticket sales to Police Chaplains Ministry when you use the link on […]
2022 Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Upcoming Events/Happenings
· Paint the Town Blue May 2022 TBD · Run to Remember –May 7th at Soldier Field · Chicago’s Finest v. Chicago’s Bravest Charity Baseball Game at Guaranteed Rate Field July 13th or Aug 10th · Ride to Remember on July 31st Beginning at Area 4 (3151 West Harrison) and Ending at Gold Star Families […]
PTSD First Responders Retreat
PTSD First Responders Retreat May 19 – 21, 2022 Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa 444 Eagle Ridge Dr.,Galena, IL 61036 The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have teamed up to help active and retired police officers, fire/ems and 9-1-1 operators to expand their knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE Health, Wellness, […]
John Szmyd, retired Lt.
John Szmyd, retired CPD Lt., age 64. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Wolf). Loving father of Katherine and Nicole Szmyd. Dear brother Richard Szmyd and Barbara (Daniel) Wesley. Loving uncle of Emily and Julia. Per John’s request, all services are private. Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home of Niles is entrusted with arrangements. Info 847-581-0536 or www.colonialfuneral.com
08Mar22 General Membership Meeting/Dinner
The Union will be holding a General Meeting/Dinner on 08Mar22. All active & retired Lt.’s are welcome to attend. Come meet the Board, hear the latest news concerning the union, catch up with friends, and have a great meal. The meeting/dinner will be held: 08Mar22 American Legion 9701 S. Kedzie Evergreen Park, IL. 1800 hrs: […]
Mother of Retired Lt. George Augustyn
Jean “Genia” (Florek) Augustyn, nee Florek, age 89. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Edward “Fish” Augustyn. Dear mother of Joseph (Marie) Augustyn, ret. Lt. George Augustyn, CPD and Sandra (late Robert) Bandemer. Loving grandmother Gina (Jun) Dizon, Joseph (Nora), Michelle (Tim), Edward (Nicole) Bandemer and Robert (Fallon) Bandemer and great-grandmother of Joseph, […]
Retired Lt. John Maciejewski Jr.’s Father
John Anthony Maciejewski Sr. (retired CPD) 06/13/1941 – 12/06/2021. John arrived on this earth 80 years ago and has left it a much better place through his warm smile, dedication and devotion to his family and his career. He will be dearly missed! John is survived by his wife Carol (who he met on a blind date and […]
Retired Lt. Dalia Padgurskis
Dalia K. Padgurskis age 69, retired CPD Lt., of Sturgis, Michigan passed away late evening, November 10, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born January 12, 1952 in Canberra, Australia, daughter of the late Adolphus and Genovaite (Mykolaitis) Baltaragis. On December 11, 1971 she married Charles Dennis Padgurskis at St. Anthony […]
Retired Lt. Michael Halko
Michael Halko. Age 91. Korean War Veteran, Retired Lieutenant Chicago Police Department. Beloved husband of Mary Halko for 67 years. Loving father of Debra Brisson, Michele Mariotti, Lisa Halko & Mark Halko. Cherished grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 2.Visitation Wednesday from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 […]