INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Joanne M. Roark, nee Johnson, age 91, passed away 11/17/2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Roark (Ret. CFD). Loving mother of Barbara (the late George) Katsigiannis, Danny (Laura Erickson) Roark, Joanne (Angelo) Marino and the late Donald Roark. Fond grandmother of Billy (Maria) Katsigiannis, Kristy (Kriss) Schaeffer, Joanne Dimitrakos, Danny (Jenna) Roark, Jaquelyn (Justin) Smith, Shannon Roark, Nicholas (Sidney), Mikaela, Emilia and Gianna Marino. Great grandmother of Kyli George, Sophie, Sunny, Sydney, Jax, Mia, Jade, Demi, Wyatt, Lucy, Riley, Brooklyn, Alaya, Isaiah, Taitym and Huckson. Visitation Wednesday, 11/20/2024 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

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Daniel "Danny" Patrick Walsh, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Glenview, Illinois on October 20, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Arlene, devoted father to Patrick (Cook County Sheriff’s Office), John, Thomas, and godfather to Ryan. Danny will be deeply missed by his loving family, including his mother Mary (predeceased by his father Patrick), father-in-law Ed (Carmen), brother Thomas (Jen), nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and many friends. Danny loved traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and connecting with people. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and bicycle riding. Danny was a loving father to his three boys and a devoted husband to his wife, Arlene. Danny dedicated 30 years of his life to the Wilmette Police Department, after serving two years with the Indiana University (IU) Police Department. He graduated from IU with dual degrees in Psychology and Russian & East European Studies, mastering the Russian language. During his tenure at Wilmette PD, Danny graduated from the Police Training Institute (PTI) as an honor graduate and Top Gun. He furthered his education at Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming an attorney, Danny earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University, a milestone he was most proud of. He often remarked, "education has a painful entrance," reflecting the challenges he overcame. Danny was passionate about law enforcement and justice. Besides English and Russian, he was fluent in German and Spanish. He was a distinguished evidence technician, photographer, investigator, interrogator, firearms and tactics instructor, and an advocate for his fellow officers. He was an original member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Education and Training Association (ILEETA), authoring policies and procedures for the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) and many training articles. His contributions to law enforcement training continue to influence practices today. Danny's legacy of dedication, knowledge, and passion will live on through the many lives he touched and the professional standards he helped establish. Memorial Visitation Friday, November 22, 2024 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 1104 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL. Chapel Prayer Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home and proceeding to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1775 Grove Street Glenview, IL 60025, for a Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. You can view a live stream of the funeral mass here. Inurnment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. For funeral info call 847-901-4021.

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CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon, Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Dear CPD AZ Retiree,

PLEASE RESPOND TO ME ONLY IF YOU ARE COMING. I NEED A HEAD COUNT FOR THE RESTAURANT. RESPOND NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY BY NOON! THANK YOU.
Our monthly luncheon this month is on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the EAGLE BUFFET AT CASINO ARIZONA, 524 N. 92nd. St., Scottsdale AZ.85256, right off the 101 & 202 at McKellips. The buffet does not open until 11:00 AM. We will check-in at 11:00 AM. Stay in the right line, and please identify yourself that you are with the CPD AZ Retiree Luncheon group. When you pay, the cost of the luncheon is now $25.00, which includes all you can eat, beverage, dessert, tax, and tip. Laura Peterson, the food service manager, is our contact person, phone 480-850-8602. She is doing a wonderful job to accommodate our group. They will try to get us through the line and get us seated quickly. We will be in the rear room if it is available. We will be trying to do the luncheons on THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. For further information please contact me, Brian DuFour, at 623-521-6146 or bdu4@aol.com.

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Please stay safe and healthy.

Regards,
Brian DuFour, USN (Ret.)
Chicago PD Retired in AZ.

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2 Dec. 2024 CPDA Holiday party!

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CPDA 2025 Renewal Application!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin 19 Nov. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Luke J. Fitzpatrick ....... 1906
John J. McGonigal ....... 1923
Samuel Jimenez .......... 2018

SPECIAL EVENT!

The Special Activities Section is once again coordinating efforts for the Police Department’s involvement in “Chicago Gives”. This year, we are requesting that each District participate by giving at least 5 unwrapped gifts and each Unit participate by giving at least 1 unwrapped gift. Gifts should be for ages infant to 14 years old. Please see AMC 314622 attachment for gift guidance. Help us make the holiday brighter for children in need. Last year, The Chicago Police Department donated approximately 1,000 gifts to Domestic Violence Shelters across the city. Please deliver your donations to the Special Activities Section, 4th Floor, SW of Public Safety Headquarters no later than 1500 hours on 03 December 2024. The Gold Star and Gold Badge Family Members will be wrapping your gifts on Friday, 06 December 2024 in the Headquarters Multi-Purpose Room. The Superintendent will light the tree at noon in the lobby of Public Safety Headquarters. Please contact Special Activities with questions about drop off at 5-5823. Thank you and Happy Holidays!