INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Robert Bray passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. Born August 20th. 1969 in Chicago, IL. Survived by his father Joe Bray, wife Heather Bray, his 2 daughters, Lynne Valenta (Mitchell) and Colleen Bray, his granddaughter Annabelle and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Bray, and his brothers, James and David Bray. Robert served as a Sergeant with the Cook County Sheriff’s department and as a fire fighter with the Stickney Fire Department. A visitation will be held on Wednesday November 6th, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM, with a Celebration of Life Service for Robert at 6:30 PM. Foran Funeral Home, 7300 West Archer Ave Summit, IL 60501 (708) 458-0208. Per his request, Robert will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Robert’s memory to Pacific Garden Mission 1458 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607 or pgm.org and Gift of Hope giftofhope.org. “Well done good and faithful Servant!” Matthew 25:23 Now it is time to rest in peace. The world is a better place because of Robert.

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Aaron A. Ruiz, age 44, former Chicago Police Department and Bensenville Police Department officer passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024. Aaron was the beloved partner of Marijana Petrovic; loving father of Anthony and Maya Petrovic-Ruiz; dearest son of Guillermina "Mina" Alvarado and Oscar Ruiz; dear brother of Sophia, Samantha, Daniel and Stephanie Ruiz; cherished grandson of Dolores and Antonio Alvarado and Theresa and Daniel Martinez; proud uncle of Lucy, Marina and Vanessa. In addition to being a former Chicago and Bensenville Police officer, Aaron also worked as a Corrections Officer at Stateville Correctional Center. He was currently a Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Illinois Department of Health and Human Services. As well as the current wrestling coach for Maine Township West High School. Visitation Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 w. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home, and then proceed to St. Eugene Church in Chicago for Mass at 10:30 a.m. The entombment will follow at Christ the King Mausoleum within Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. For more information call (708)456-8300.

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08 Nov 24 1400-1630 hours, Veterans Event!

Veterans' event at the Academy on 08 Nov. 24 from 1400-1630 hours. At 1500, we will start a short ceremony for Veterans Day and the USMC Birthday. Said event will be attended by CPD recruits in the Academy (who are Veterans) and other Veterans. Our goal is to have all of our partners be able to showcase their services to recruits (especially Veterans) and Veterans who will be in attendance. We will cater simple food and have a cake cutting ceremony. After this, we'll offer some more time for Q&As with our wellness partners and we will break by 1630 hours.

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Forwarded information from the Chicago Police Marine Corps League:

November 8th CPMCL Birthday/Veterans Ceremony and Wellness Day, CPD Academy 1300 W Jackson, 1500 hours: We are back in the Academy and our wellness partners will be joining us. We’ll have Road Home, Stella, EAP, Light the Line, FOP, Police Chaplains, Police Memorial Foundation, PAPA, Emerald Society and more. Our wellness partners will set up at 1400 hours. We will start our ceremony at 1500 hours. We will be celebrating all Veterans, highlighting their service, showing support entities in place, and enjoying great camaraderie. After the ceremony, we will board busses for the VFW at 3200 S. May followed by the American Legion at 1956 W 35th. We will be presenting our two high school scholarships of $5000 each. One scholarship will be for CPD/CPMCL members and the other will be for 1ST. Responders/CPMCL. Applications will be accepted until October 31st. Interested persons, please submit a brief, one page resume detailing the parent(s) service and the applicant’s background. Email applications to our CPMCL email address.

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Forwarded information from the Chicago Police Marine Corps League:

November 9th Saturday 1800 hours, VFW Post 2978/Midwest Anglers Veterans Day celebration and fish fry 3009 N Kedzie Ave. Chicago. Join us for a Veterans Day celebration and fish fry at VFW Post 2978. $15 for a great fish fry and buffet. You won’t be disappointed with the food or camaraderie! Please join us to celebrate Veterans Day and help two great organizations.