INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Henry "Hank" Schotanus, Jr. son of Henry and Edythe (Woodall) Schotanus of Highland Park, IL and Wilton Manors, FL passed away on June 13th at the age of 90. Hank was born and raised in Highland Park, graduating from Highland Park High School in 1951 before serving his country as a Marine. He then dedicated 37 years to his hometown as a police officer and for most of those years wore Badge #1. Hank on his motorcycle was a familiar sight patrolling the streets, protecting the patrons at Ravinia or parked in front of his home on Park Avenue, evoking a wide range of reactions from North Shore motorists. On a fateful day in 1960, a friend departing for the West Coast asked Hank to keep an eye on his girlfriend, Patricia Orsi. Hank went above and beyond the call of duty and spent the next 60 years looking after Pat or more frequently, allowing her to look after him. Hank was an antique buff, a race fan and a lover of dogs but the thread that connected his life was golf. He proudly played the game in all 10 decades of his life and attributed many of his closest friendships to his time spent on the course and in the 19th hole. After retiring to the Wilton Manors utopia he created with Pat, Hank spent much of the last three decades surrounded by great friends, family and neighbors around his putting green, on his dock and along his daily walks with his canine companion, Lucy. Hank was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, brother Wayne and son B. Joseph Schotanus. He is survived by his children Brad (Kiki) and Julie; Vito Mariani, Jr. (Maggie) and his grandchildren Joe, Drew, Frank and Vivian. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 22nd from 9:00-11:00am followed immediately by a funeral mass at the Immaculate Conception Worship Site of Christ our Hope Parish, 770 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Hank's belief in the transformative power of golf by donating to the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Caddie Program www.dmsf.org. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Henry "Hank", please visit our floral store.

AND… reminder…

SPORTING EVENT!

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 1830 Hours the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will be hosting the Blackhawk Alumni vs CPD Stars at the Fifth Third Arena gates open at 1730 Hours. There will be a meet and greet at the Barn Hockey Bar from 2030-2230 Hours. Use the direct link to purchase tickets! https://give.cpdmemorial.org/event/cpmf ... ic/e588283

From the CPD Daily bulletin June 15, 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Anthony Cannata. . . . . . . . . . . 1953

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 02 June 2024 JOSE R. ALVISO, father of Police Officer Charles Alviso assigned to District 014.

Passed away 09 June 2024 Retired Sergeant J O H N BARANOWSKI, formerly assigned to District 024.

SPECIAL EVENT!

The Chicago Police Department is coordinating with CFD and OEMC to host a First Responder and Family Wellness Day. Members of all three agencies are invited to come together and bring their families to enjoy a fun-filled day of activities that will nurture them physically, mentally and emotionally. Our members typically experience the ills of society every day. The purpose of this event is to encourage, build resilience, and embrace the entire family unit by providing resources and tools for them to function as a whole, in a more healthy and productive way. In addition to the day-to-day work and life stressors, as the summer months and the DNC approach, we know that we’re about to embark on a trying period of time that will require a lot of patience and understanding from us and our families. This event aims to provide effective and easily accessible tools, strategies and resources to minimize the effects of the day-to-day challenges, as well as the effects of the especially trying times that we encounter. The event will take place TODAY, 15 JUNE 24 from 1100-1600 hours at our Public Safety Training Center, 701 N. Kilbourne Ave. There will be workshops, information/ resource tables with vendors, and enjoyment for all ages. Refer to AMC #309061 attachment to find QR Code for registration for attendees. If you are unable to attend, your family members are still welcome to attend in your absence, but ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE REGISTERED. Please send questions and suggestions to sharon.boyd@chicagopolice.org. Flier attached: