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OFFICER DOWN
Updated 11/09/09
Officer
Pedro Medina assigned to the 014th
District was deployed to
Afghanistan. Officer Medina was
inside of a building and seriously
injured when a helicopter crashed
into the building causing it to
collapse. Pete is now at a Veteran's
Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was
initially admitted as a paraplegic.
He is now undergoing extensive
physical therapy six days a week
where he is making progress. He is
now able to walk slowly with the
help of a cane.
Members
are encouraged to call, send a card,
letter, or email to Officer Medina
and his family.
James
A. Haley Veteran's Hospital
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
Spinal Cord Injury Unit Room D47
Phone:
813-631-6045
E-mail:
pmedina08@gmail.com
OFFICER IN NEED
10/20/09
On September 29, 2009, Officer
Patrick Colleran of the Winnetka
Police Department suffered a tragic
loss with the unexpected passing of
his beloved wife Aileen. Patrick has
been a dedicated member of the
Police Department for over twenty
years. He has been an active
supporter and executive officer of
several fraternal and charitable
organizations. He is presently
Secretary of the Winnetka Fraternal
Order of Police, Lodge 76. Aileen
was a pillar of support that
afforded Patrick the opportunity to
pursue his passion of being a Police
Officer and serve the community.
Aileen was a registered nurse and
shared Patrick’s passion for helping
others. Patrick and Aileen are the
proud parents of three beautiful
daughters aged 10, 12 and 15.
Donations for the children may be
made to the Aileen Colleran
Scholarship Fund, c/o New Trier
F.C.U., 642 Green Bay Rd.,
Kenilworth, IL 60043.
$10,000 REWARD
The Fraternal Order of Police
Chicago Lodge No. 7 is offering a
$10,000 reward for information which
leads to the arrest and conviction
of the murderer of Detective Robert
Soto.
Early Wednesday morning, Detective
Robert Soto was parked in a vehicle
on a quiet residential street on
Chicago’s near north side.
Detective Soto and his passenger
were shot multiple times, the
passenger was pronounced dead at the
scene and Detective Soto succumbed
to his wounds early this morning.
Area 4 Detectives are working leads
in the case and studying video tapes
in the hopes of identifying the
killer or killers. Anyone with
information which may lead to the
arrest and conviction of the killer
is asked to contact Area 4
Detectives Bor or Jacobson at
312-746-8252.
Members are urged to print and
distribute the
reward press release.
RICHARD M. FRANCIS MEMORIAL
BENEFIT FUND
On Wednesday, 2 July
2008, Police Officer Richard M.
Francis, of the 019th District, was
on routine patrol when he responded
to a disturbance on a bus. Officer Francis encountered an irate
person. During a struggle with
this subject, Officer Francis was
shot and killed.
Donations are now
being accepted to assist the family
of Fallen Officer Richard M.
Francis. Please
send donations to:
The Chicago
Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union
Richard M. Francis Benefit Fund
5310 N. Harlem Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
END OF WATCH
End of Watch is a newly published history of the
circumstances regarding Chicago Police Officers who have
been killed in service to the citizens of Chicago. The
publisher is offering FOP members a special rate that
includes sales tax and shipping and handling charges.
Please complete the
order form to order your copy.
LODGE # 7 SURVIVOR HANDBOOK
One of the most frequently asked
questions by FOP members is, "What
should my surviving spouse/family do
in the event of my death?" The
Lodge #7 Survivor Handbook has
been designed with this question in
mind. Members should download,
complete, and discuss the contents
with potential survivors. Members may leave comments or
suggestions with Rich Aguilar at
raguilar@chicagofop.org
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