INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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There were no published obituaries today! TBTG!

From retired CPD Tom Boyd:

Any Active or Retired Chicago Police or Firefighter Veterans!

16 Nov. 2024. The attached flyer is for an informal meeting of any and all CPD or CFD employees only. It is run by the Disabled American Veterans organization. There are reps., from the DAV who will help you with any claims that you may have with the Veterans Administration, from filing claims to just information about the available services. Many of us never filed any claims because of the concerns about being labeled as disabled, because of concern about our job status or just not feeling well deserved or earned these rights. Speaking from personal experience, the DAV is excellent at both guiding you through the process and or helping you file a claim. The bottom line is that it is well worth your time to come and join with other vets for a couple of hours to see and hear what YOU HAVE EARNED and have a right to.

AND…Retirement celebration!

Cake and Coffee for Deputy Chief Brendan McCrudden, Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at 1300 Hrs. 2nd District - 5101 S. Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL. 60609.

From the CPD Daily bulletin 26 Oct. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Edward W. Marpool ........ 1920
Walter J. Riley ................ 1926
William A. Flowers ......... 1960
Clayton Robinson. .......... 1968

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 14 October 2024 FLETCHER BUTLER, son of Captain Darwin Butler assigned to District 007.
Passed away 19 October 2024 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER RALPH J. PEYTON, formerly assigned to Unit 158.
Passed away 20 October 2024 POLICE OFFICER CARMEN MALDONADO, assigned to Deputy Chief - Area Four.

From the CPD Daily bulletin 27 Oct. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Lawrence C. Hartnett Jr. .... 1923

OFFICER WELLNESS!

The Professional Counseling Division/ EAP is proud to announce a new therapy group for officers: Art Therapy for Self-Care Group. This group is facilitated by a professional art therapist and uses creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, sculpting, and other forms of creative expression. Art therapy provides a non-verbal way to communicate and process emotions that may be difficult to express verbally, offering a valuable therapeutic outlet. It encourages self-reflection, reduces stress, and promotes emotional exploration, contributing to improved mental health and overall well-being. The act of creating art can be both soothing and empowering, providing officers with a constructive way to cope with the unique challenges they face. No artistic background is required, and all are welcome, regardless of familiarity with art or creative processes. The Self-Care Art Therapy Group will meet on the first Monday of every month, starting on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 1730 to 1930 hours at the Northside EAP office, 5440 N. Cumberland, Ste. 250, 2nd Floor. If you are interested in joining the group, please call 312-742-0226 and ask for Jessica Parks or Erika Berg to be screened for participation. Attached to AMC 314051 is a flyer with the group information and an American Art Therapy Association (AATA) handout titled “What is Art Therapy?”