INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Gerald “Jerry” “Chief” Granat, Watersmeet, Michigan passed peacefully on Sunday, October 22 with his wife and stepdaughters by his side. The family will be receiving visitors at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street in Countryside, Illinois on Sunday, October 29 from 10am until the time of services. A Firefighter Walk-Through and Last Alarm Service will take place at 3:30pm. A religious service by Father Michael Bradley who served as the Chaplain for the LaGrange Fire Department during Jerry’s 20-year tenure as Fire Chief will directly follow at 4pm. Jerry was born on July 5, 1932 to George H. and Edith S. Granat in Chicago, Illinois. He spent much of his life in Illinois – in Chicago, Orland Park, and later in LaGrange before retiring to the North Woods with his second wife, Elaine where he enjoyed the remainder of his life. The two continued with an active semi-retirement for many years as proprietors of Oak Ridge Resort on Lac Vieux Desert in Phelps, Wisconsin where they fished and entertained hundreds of guests prior to enjoying their final years together relaxing in Watersmeet, Michigan on Moon Lake. Jerry set out early in life as a sheet metal worker while working as a volunteer Firefighter for Orland Park with his brother, Art. Jerry thought about becoming a police officer like his father, but on his father’s prompting entered the fire service instead. Jerry fought fires for 20 years as a Firefighter as he worked up the ranks to Fire Chief in the Village of LaGrange where he would then courageously lead the Fire Department for an additional 20 years prior to his retirement. Chief Granat contributed significantly to many advancements in the field including the development of MABAS, the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System that provides emergency rapid response service to Fire, EMS, Haz Mat and Natural disasters. He is survived by his wife Elaine (Vorel); one sister, Edith (Kodadek); two sons, Glenn and Jerry (Penni); two stepdaughters – Dawn Derezotes Holland and Dennette Derezotes; four grandchildren – Melissa, Sarah, Aaron, Stacey and a step-granddaughter, Ceridwyn; 15 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great -grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Valerie; and his siblings, Bud, Ralph, Art, and Thyra. Funeral information: (708) 352-6500 Gerald “Jerry” Granat – Hallowell & James Obituaries (hjfunerals.com).



AND…reminder…

3 Nov. 2023, Commander Brian Kinnane Promotional Party

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AND…reminder…

3 Nov. 2023, FOP SAFE TALK!

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From the CPD Daily bulletin Oct. 29, 2023.



CHAPLAINS CORNER!

Prayerful greetings from the Chaplains Section! We encourage you to take advantage of alternatives available to you at www.ChicagoPCM.org Once there, you can submit individual prayer requests, along with visiting the photo album and video library pages, where you’re sure to see some familiar faces! You can also contact any of the CPD Chaplains through the site or by calling the numbers listed under “Chaplains” in the Department Directory (numbers listed are cell phones accepting text messages as well). We’d be happy to lend an ear, pray with you and offer some words of encouragement. As you likely know, we operate under the strictest of confidence. Continuing to practice common sense and following guidance from the experts, will assure we all get through these difficult days. The Chaplains Section represents various faith traditions and are praying fervently for our members and families. May God grant quick recovery to all who are sick and health and safety to the entire CPD Family.

All the best Fr. Dan Brandt, Directing Chaplain



SPECIAL EVENT!

On 01 December 1958 the tragic loss of 95 lives occurred at Our Lady of Angels school here in Chicago one of the worst school fires in U.S. History. On Friday 01 December 2023 there will be a mass of remembrance commemorating the 65th year of this horrific tragedy. Services will be at Holy Family Church, (just west of Saint Ignatius College Prep) located at 1114 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Illinois at 1800 hours, (doors open at 1630), parking adjacent to the church. The celebrant for the mass will be Chicago Fire Department Chaplain Fr. William McFarland and services will commence with the Chicago Fire Department Color Guard. All are welcome to attend, please spread the word. For further information contact retired P.O. Dennis Fitzgerald of Knights of Columbus - Chicago Council at: chicagopolicedepartmentkc@gmail.com or 773-934-8961.