INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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DEATH NOTICES.



Passed away 11 April 2023 Miguel A. Banuelos, father of Police Officer Miguel Banuelos assigned to Area to Detached Services.



Passed away 12 April 2023 Retired Dispatcher Camille Verta, mother of Detective Raymond Verta assigned to Area 1.



Retirement Cake & Coffee Celebrations!nder

Det. Kevin Schmit 20 April 2023 • 1600 hrs. Area 3-Conference Room.



We are sad to announce that on April 11, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Miguel A. Banuelos (Chicago, Illinois). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Miguel A. Banuelos to show support. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his spouse Bernarda Banuelos; his children, Miguel Banuelos (CPD) (Claudia), Yanette Ibrahim (Habeeb), Cristian Banuelos (Elizabeth) and Ivan Banuelos (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Karina, Sofia, Isabella, Mateo, Mia, Cedahlia, Dice, Ethan, Eva, Anahi, Chloe, Aiden, Nathaniel, Penelope and Benjamin; and his siblings, Elvira, Jesusmaria, Uriel and Graciela. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 17th 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, April 18th 2023 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Foran Funeral Home - Summit (7300 W Archer Ave, Summit, IL 60501). A prayer will be held on Tuesday, April 18th 2023 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A mass will be held on Tuesday, April 18th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Snows Church (4810 S Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL 60638).



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Illinois State Fraternal Order of Police.

1st Annual Blessing of Squads!



The concept of a gathering was born to build morale, show appreciation for the profession, and support officers’ families. I am excited to announce that on Sunday, April 16, 2023, the inaugural “Blessing of the Squads” will take place at Bald Knob Cross. Bald Knob Cross is located in Alto Pass, Illinois among the foothills of the Ozark mountain range. It rises at a beacon, a monument of peace, faith, charity, and hope. It rises 111 feet and is visible over 750 miles and is one of the largest crosses in the US. This is also the location of similar traditions including the Blessing of the Bikes – which will celebrate its 31st year in 2023 and the Blessing of the Jeeps annual event where over 2000 jeeps participate in the festivities.

The vision for the Blessing of the Squads is to have all of Illinois’ law enforcement officers represented in a space to bring hope and community to the profession. All the squads present will be blessed for safety, protection, and success in their daily calling. The state FOP Chaplain, Dan Lovin, has graciously agreed to do the blessing.

The event is made complete with great food, music, and a spirit of comradery.

https://www.votervoice.net/IFOP/Events/7378/Register.