INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Irene Komara passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 4, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Komara retired C.P.D. Loving mother of Roberta “ Bobbie” (Donald retired C.P.D.) Smith, Anthony (Juanita) Komara, Christine (William retired Cook County Sheriff) Brazitis, the late John Komara and the late Cheryl Dunaj. Cherished grandmother of Jamie, John, Joseph, Jimmy and Samantha Dunaj, Katy, Gina, Michael, B.J. and Becky Komara, Thomas (Jackie) Komara, Matthew (Erin) Komara, Anthony Jr. (Jennifer)Komara, Brandon (Elizabeth) Komara, Dillon Komara, Cassandra (Brandon) and Gabriella Brazitis. Dear Great grandmother of many and great great grandmother of one. Fond sister of Norma (late Al) De Salvo and Arlen (late Vic) Cejka. Irene was preceded in death by her other brothers and sisters, Lorraine, Eugene, Patricia, Joseph and Alice. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation is Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 8:30 AM until time of Prayers at 9:30 AM. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Faustina Kowalska Church for a 10 AM Mass of Christian burial. Irene will be buried next to her beloved husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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19 Oct. 2024. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (nleomf.org).

Greetings Hockey Fans,

Please share the below offer with your department and association members:

Join us at the United Center as the Chicago Blackhawks team up and support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund with a special night of hockey as they take on the Buffalo Sabres during First Responders Night on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

This special offer is available to all law enforcement personnel, first responders, public safety, corrections, security, friends, family, and the general public.

Specially priced ticket packages start at just $88.00 with multiple seating options and each ticket package includes:

· Chicago Blackhawks First Responders Hat

· Admission to the Chicago Fire Department vs. Chicago Police Department Pre-Game

·Game ticket to Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres.

ORDER ONLINE: Chicago Blackhawks First Responders Night - National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (nleomf.org).

For questions regarding the event, or group orders of 10+, contact Chicago Blackhawks Keith Hayes at khayes@blackhawks.com or (312)-455-7672.

From the CPD Daily bulletin 7 Oct. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Henry McDowell. . . . . . . . . . . 1892

John F. Maher. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1916

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT!

The application process for the University of Chicago Police and Fire scholarship is now open. To be considered for this full-tuition scholarship, candidates must be a high school senior who qualifies and apply for admission to the University of Chicago and be children (or legally adopted children) of active, sworn Chicago Police Officers who will remain active for the duration of the recipient’s college careers. If you are applying for Early Decision I/ Early Action, your certification form must be submitted to Unit 124 by 01 November 2024. The Early Decision II/ Regular Decision certification form must be submitted to Unit 124 by 02 January 2025. If interested, please complete the attached certification form attached to AMC 313885, and submit it to the Deputy Chief’s Office, Training and Support Group, Unit 124-Attn: University of Chicago Scholarship, or email dc124admin@chicagopolice.org. Once your certification form is received and the information is verified, a receipt will be sent via department email. If you have any questions, please email the Training and Support Group at dc124admin@chicagopolice.org or call the office at 312-746-8315. Also, further details about the admissions can be found at collegeadmissions.uchicago. edu/apply.