Independence Day
During this most somber of holidays due to the recent death of Richard Francis, we'll forgo the usual speeches and just wish everyone a safe and special holiday.
Keep the Francis family in your prayers during this time.
Keep the Francis family in your prayers during this time.
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posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
86 Comments:
A very somber 4th of July. God bless the memory of Officer Francis. God bless us all.....
Officer Rich Francis was part of a long line of American Heroes, Military, Police, Firefighters, and others, who gave their lives selflessly,for the freedom and safety of others. Please remember them ALL this 4th of July, and always. They are our True Heroes, not the sissy cry-baby hollywood actors and actresses, the 2 faced politicians who will say anything to get the almighty vote, or the whining Liberals who let everyone else fight their battles for them, while they hide under a rock, then come out when and where it is safe, only to whine once again about how everything didn't go exactly right, and how they could have did it better. Please fly your AMERICAN Flags proudly this holiday, and all holidays, in honor of Rich Francis, and all the brave men and women of America. Our true Patriots. God Bless them All.
Congrats to the command staff that ran this years taste. Never in my ten years workin down there have seen I seen it so chaotic, disorganized, and just plain fucked up. This years festivites included the tastes first homocide as well as another shooting. This all happened with the crowd being at a ten year low due to the weather. Thank god it wasnt warm.
whats the story of the man shot at the taste near the fountain?
Safe & Happy Indepdence Day to All!
Saw the city fireworks on WGN-TV,
not the the same as being there,
but what was really disappointing was they did not have the tune,
AMERICAN SALUTE as the finale.
MURDER AT THE TASTE. One shot in chest. One grazed.
To the police working the Taste at the fountain on 03 Jul 08. That was the best. You guys showed alot of balls.
One guy laid this guy out, it was great. Bud biliken is coming, if the shit at the taste is any sign of things to come, the city should plan on cancelling.
They have no idea whats coming their way.
Godspeed Ricky
happy 4th, thanks to the gang bangers for ruining the 3rd of july at the taste, unf--king believable!
Worst 03jul detail Ive seen. 4 or 5 10-1s and a homicide. Fuck the thug fest that is the taste. Strongly dissuade any family and civilian friends from attending. I feel bad for the nice people trying to enjoy themselves civily. Pretty good group of PPOs though.
Seriously, the taste is a shithole.
At the heart of Officer Francis’ cold blooded murder is the unarguable point that each and every day and night too many officers are “99” because the Mayor and City Council refuse to admit that there are not enough police officers -- or working squad cars -- to effectively police this city.
Given that the FOP has proven itself to be no more than a figurehead, members of the Chicago Police Department and their families need to ORGANIZE and address their grievances in a public forum which cannot be ignored by the media and our elected officials.
Stop selling yourself -- and your relatives’ -- combined power short.
NOW IS THE TIME!!!!
DALEY PLAZA IS THE PLACE!!!
Through SCC, you -- every working police officer -- can make a difference.
March on Daley Plaza on FRIDAY, JULY 20, 12 PM
Let the Mayor, Aldermen and residents of Chicago know just what a serious situation working officers – and they — face until the CPD is at full force.
Make this the positive legacy of Officer Richard Francis.
Don’t just complain here, show the determination you show every day on the job!
IF THE PRETEND REVERENDS CAN ORGANIZE A PROTEST, SO CAN THE CPD!!!
FRIDAY, JULY 20, NOON – BE THERE!!!!!!!!
NO SPEECHES NEEDED, JUST A SHOW OF FORCE.
WE NEED NUMBERS TO AFFECT CHANGE. CAN WE DO THIS??
ANSWER THIS CALL.
Did the minimum wage just go up 10%?
ANYBODY who attends the fireworks display next year is a complete fool! If you are one of our non-police, suburban type readers out there - please pay attention. We would love for you and your family to enjoy what should be a wonderful evening on the lake watching the fireworks and enjoying the festivities of our beautiful city, but it is not safe! These ANIMALS were running around the Loop like the cages at the zoo fell open! We don't have anywhere near enough manpower, or support to control them! Luckily, as far as I know so far - the only ones injured were gangbanging pieces of shit themselves...but next time it might be you! Or your child!
SCC
Thank you for this site.It has sparked debate,anger,humor and sometimes stupidity.But it also allowed all of us to show respect and remembrance for a fellow officer killed in the line of duty.
I have been reading the comments since this terrible incident came out,and the overwhelming heartfelt comments are a true testement to this brave officer's life.Those who knew him and those who did not all were allowed to voice stories,condolences,and emotions concerning Officer Francis.
Post's from CPD,CFD,ISP,civilians,suburban police depts,university police depts,federal agencies, out of state Police depts and friends were very sincere and having this site to express those feelings is a wonderful memorial to him.
All of the bashing of each other in regards to small issues like "busy" "slow" districts/units/and personal attacks seem so pointless.It is a shame that it took this event to show us that we are all the Police regardless of where and that when one falls it affects so many.It could happen anywhere to anyone at anytime,and it does not matter where you are or who you are it could all be gone in a split second.
Be safe everyone
RIP Officer Francis
FYI, SCC, the Taste was totally out of control last night. Hordes of young thugs marched through the loop; a shootout occurred on Van Buren st., leaving one young man dead, another wounded. This was without a doubt the worst spectacle of teenaged gangsters taking over a family event I have ever seen. I worked it for time and half last night, but I promise I will be nowhere near Chicago when the Taste opens next year.
WOW, I worked the taste of Chicago on 03 Jul 08, unreal. The place was up for grabs, fights, 10-1's, foot chases, even a guy shot in the head. That is exactly what the city deserves for not charging money to get into the taste. It felt like I was at Division and Pulaski during a riot! Funny, you dont see this kind of violence at Milwaukee Fest, Country Thunder, or even Napervilles rib fest. Complete chaos because of the hood rats running wild. You also didnt see half as many people from the suburbs, I wonder why. All you have to do is attend the taste one time to realize that it is not safe, secure, or even worth the hassle. I wonder if the IOC is watching to see how Chicago citizens behave during large events, and how or if the papers will report.
Prayers and thoughts with Officer Francis' family, friends and partners (current and former).
My heart goes out to the daughter whose birthday is now tainted with this memory. The fact that Mary Mitchell is praising Officer Franicis is INTERESTING but very nice and the Sun-Times article was excellent!
Northsides' input on 10-99 is a great lesson for us all about STICKING TOGETHER!
Morale has been shattered but things like the killing of a policeman puts our own individual problems and pains on the back burner and even makes things like the day in and out "drama" of this job seem TRIVIAL!
Officer Francis' death should be an example to everyone, the Officers, the Media, the Public, and the families. An example of the stress, the duties, the hazards and the inhumanity any Officer may encounter.
Stress, duty, hazards and the inhumanity are usually the some of the main outcries we have. Some if not all of these outcries are the reasons what we demand reasonable compensation for and are why we direct them toward the department, the Mayor, our Superintendent, the Aldermen or anyone that will listen when we speak.
These outcries are usually for the request of extra tools for our safety or reinforcements in manpower and even financial compensation to keep us financially stable in a society where the cost of living is rising and as we juggle a family full of financial and everyday stress we can feel our worth from the respect the City can show us! These things WE as a department and a Fraternal body feel are due to a highly touted and respected department.
Proactive work has been minimul as of late due to the unfriendly media and mistakes of some but the fear of punishment has crippled the departments usual results.
Although the response is still there as the emergencies ring out on the zones, there is still an apprhensive approach to all we do collectively on the streets today.
This is a main reason why we are in need of fulfilling some of these outcries we have to update ourselves and compensate ourselves.
So, before we head off to work in a department and City full of more stress, as did Officer Francis on his last watch, we may all continue to feel the the City does not care about its Police Department but we all still show up for duty as did Rick.
We owe it to ourselves, our families and friends and the memories all the fallen officers to continue to do our jobs.
Officer Francis was doing his and I know the majority of us out here are still doing what we can to make a difference though we have never been tainted so bad recently as I have ever seen.
There is no reason to constantly place blame or fault at every instance we hear or see or read about. The truth is LIFE happens and its not always perfect.
I believe time heals all things and as days pass we will eventually come to grips with this terrible episode that happend in 019.
I believe we all will go on and continue to do our jobs and always think about Rick and the others we have known that have passed we remebered in our careers while in execution of their duty on this job.
God bless us all, current, retired and departed brothers and sisters.
and anyone that reads this and cares about their safety and the good of mankind in the City.
-Veteran Officer (3 bars on the sleeve)
The animals blew up the 1st district today, and this evening. I can;t wait to see the olympics. Person shot at the taste, and then one on the Red Line. Gotta love this shit hole. KEep fucking us and you see how we are fucking you back. LET THIS PLACE BURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 shot and 1 of them died at the taste who was in charge?
Dep chief ccg
Sorry to complain but i have to comment on the 3rd of july savage-fest at the taste. This is the worst thug gathering i have ever seen in the 10 yrs working it. I can't believe there were only 3 shot. If you attend this savage-fest you are really risking your life.
Enjoy your freedom! And NEVER FORGET that it was Rich and others like him that gave it to you!
i was assigned to that fiasco downtown last night call "Taste of Chicago".
It was truly a Taste of Chicago; where violence and gangs reign. Numerous people shot, many fights and almost a dozen 10-1s.
Anyone in their right mind would pack up there belongings and vacate this city NOW!!!! we have lost the war, i am claiming defeat. the animal has won and rules
Trib
"Two people were shot, one in the head in the Loop late Thursday as thousands of people streamed out of downtown after the city's Fourth of July fireworks display and the Taste of the Chicago.
According to the Mayor's Office, more than a million people crowded the lakefront for the annual fireworks display, which ended shortly after 10 p.m. The Taste of Chicago in Grant Park closed for the night at 9 p.m."
One DOA
That's not a bad advertisement.
"Come down to the Taste of Chicago, its 1 in a million that you'll be shot and killed, literally"
GUNS GUNS GUNS, just silly silly silly, nothing to do with the bangers that infiltrated the loop and Taste yesterday.
Let this be the wake up call REFUSE TO WORK 99 ON FIRST WATCH. No you are not a pussy your kids and family will thank you because you will have a chance to return home. Ricky paid the price that none of us should pay God Bless him and his family.
Is anyone gonna get out and drive down Fullerton horning horns and waving American flags tonite?
It might be time for a special tax on food and drink tickets at the taste of the ghetto, to pay for more police protection. Many thanks to the POs who swept the thugs off of michigan ave. monday night. God bless Officer Francis and his family. Many thanks to Officer Francis for all the years of keeping us safe. I think im done with "the taste".
A friend of mine from 30 years ago and his wife returned to Chicago for the 4th of July celebration and stayed in a downtown hotel. They have not been back to Chicago for many years.
They were treated to a front row seat for three shootings including a homicide just a short stroll from the hotel.
That's my kind of town, Chicago is.
A great big job poorly done to the police brass this 4th of July. I imagine they will issue a PAX 501 attaboy next week on there being "only" one homicide.
Maybe they can issue another red, white and blue campaign ribbon with cluster of bullets for those working this year's taste.
Phil Cline's regime isn't looking too bad these days.
Be careful what you wish for and for God sake, be careful and stay safe.
Bless P.O. Francis and his family.
Keep our military also in your prayers on this 4th.
One of my 2 Marine sons just left for the sandbox yesterday.
Stay safe....back each other up.
Anonymous said...
...NOW IS THE TIME!!!!
DALEY PLAZA IS THE PLACE!!!
Through SCC, you -- every working police officer -- can make a difference.
March on Daley Plaza on FRIDAY, JULY 20, 12 PM
Let the Mayor, Aldermen and residents of Chicago know just what a serious situation working officers – and they — face until the CPD is at full force.
Make this the positive legacy of Officer Richard Francis.
Don’t just complain here, show the determination you show every day on the job!
IF THE PRETEND REVERENDS CAN ORGANIZE A PROTEST, SO CAN THE CPD!!!
FRIDAY, JULY 20, NOON – BE THERE!!!!!!!!
NO SPEECHES NEEDED, JUST A SHOW OF FORCE.
WE NEED NUMBERS TO AFFECT CHANGE. CAN WE DO THIS??
ANSWER THIS CALL.
7/04/2008 02:13:00 AM
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Please,tell me that this is a joke!!
large fight on washington and state after the fireworks--about 0100 on 04jul. a large group of m/4's and an even larger group of m/1's ( get into a large brawl. that's what tourists, citizens, and our olympic committee need to see--a large ghetto fight in the loop.
Taste of Fiasco.
WOW, I worked the taste of Chicago on 03 Jul 08, unreal. The place was up for grabs, fights, 10-1's, foot chases, even a guy shot in the head. That is exactly what the city deserves for not charging money to get into the taste. It felt like I was at Division and Pulaski during a riot! Funny, you dont see this kind of violence at Milwaukee Fest, Country Thunder, or even Napervilles rib fest. Complete chaos because of the hood rats running wild. You also didnt see half as many people from the suburbs, I wonder why. All you have to do is attend the taste one time to realize that it is not safe, secure, or even worth the hassle. I wonder if the IOC is watching to see how Chicago citizens behave during large events, and how or if the papers will report.
7/04/2008 02:50:00 AM
Guess the Central Control Group really works?
the scent of reefer filled the air at the waste of chicago-i guess the city is really pushing "going green".
I'm not sure as to why everyone is surprised at the recent occurrences at the taste. Hello !! This is what they wanted (Daley, Revs, thugs, etc.)
My suggestion is for hard working, tax paying, law obiding citizens
( including police and fire families) stay out shitcago.
This is what they called for.
Daley..you made your bed not lay in it.
MY FAMILY DROVE 5 HOURS TO SEE THE FIREWORKS AT THE LAKEFRONT-NEVER AGAIN WILL I PUT MY FAMILY IN DANGER-IT FELT LIKE WE WERE IN NEW ORLEANS AFTER THE HURRICAINE-I AM SURPRISED THERE WAS NOT LOOTING GOING ON-I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A PLACE IN THIS COUNTRY WERE THE SITUATION WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL-I OBSERVEVED POLICE RUNNING FROM ONE GANG FIGHT TO ANOTHER,DOPE SMOKING,PUBLIC URINATION,PUBLIC INTOXICATION,VOMITING,BREAST FLASHING AND PACKS OF MARAUDING "INNER CITY" THUGS HARRASSING PEOPLE FOR MONEY.THANK GOD THERE WERE CHICAGO POLICE AROUND THEY DID A GOOD JOB CONSIDERING THEY WERE OUTNUMBERED A1000 TO 1.NEXT YEAR WE WILL STAY HOME AND WATCH THE SHOW ON T.V.
They sure got a TASTE alright....LOL
OT: 03 July Taste of Chi-ghetto. Piss poor planning. This was the worst I've ever seen any event that I've worked in 15yrs. Bud Bilikin wasn't that bad. CTA was all screwed up. (huberman) Cops didn't take control of the public (keating). Giving up lake shore drive? (keating) Fireworks show didn't start on time and had many interuptions. Chalkie made an appearance. The two legged animals seen pissing all over the place instead of the porta-johns that WEREN'T on the lake front. Thugs allowed to "hang" in the street and on corners. Back under the old regime, the streets were clear in about an hour & 1/2. Also, WAY too many midget(I do mean short and can't command respect) cops. They acted like they're retired with only 11 months on the job. Fuck this city, let it burn to the ground.
Is was insane out there. The command staff is incompetent. Sending P/O's out there with no vest or radio? Whose bright idea was that?
That's it we need to protect ourselves. We need to unite and send a message that we will not tolerate putting us in harms way any longer.
We just lost a brother in blue, yes blue, not white, BLUE !!!
Yes, sending condolences is great, but where is our uproar?
Let's awake the sleeping beast.
God Bless your soul and never forgotten Officer Francis.
FRIDAY, JULY 20, NOON – BE THERE!!!!!!!!
Hey stupid, can you even read a calendar? July 20th is a Sunday. Big impact that will have on downtown. LOL
Anyone with a brain want to organize something? I will be there.
many officers are “99” because the Mayor
However we should have the choice. some of us feel safer as a 99 unit. allow me to make that call.
For all of the self appointed minister-pastors and bishops residing on every corner of every bad neighborhood. It's time for you to start policing your own. I guarantee that MY son will never leave the house and wreak havoc because their parents just plain don't care. You want police justice? How about working on your own problems first? Remember, when you point at me, 3 fingers point back at you.
Mary Mitchell is praising Officer Franicis is INTERESTING
Read it again! she was disingenuous, Mary quoted others.What would she have written if Francis had to use his firearm to save his own life. The answer to that question we all know.
No patriotic music at the fireworks this year. Just lame pop music. Must be part of our new found "world" appeal. We can't offend anyone with American music this year. Especially not in the city of "World" president-elect Obama. What a pussified event.
Again what is the common thread between those involved.
All this talk about the fest being a bad place to go is hogwash. I was there twice this year and had a great time. The food was awsome and the beer was cold. The people around me were very friendly, not bumping into me and spilling their beer all over the place.
I enjoyed the music, the food and i didnt even mind driving the 82 miles straight north on I94 to get there.
I was talking about Summerfest in Milwaukee of course. I hope you didnt think I was taking about The Waste of Chicago.
I will never go down to the fireworks(haven't gone for a few years) its just an excuse for the animals to come out of their cage and act like the scum that they are. I go to Naperville Ribfest to spend my tax dollars and hang with civil people.
Was there a Riot at the Taste that is being covered up by the Chicago Media? If so, Attention Bill O'Reilly-FOX, get the stats and turn it into a major story. Inquiring minds want to know...
drove from michigan to go to the "discrace of chicago" with family members.never in my life did i think what went on could occur in a city in the usa.bands of thugs robbing people,public drug use,public urination,police running from one gang fight to another,gangs fighting with baseball bats-i actually felt sorry for the police they were totally outnumbered by packs of roving gangbangers obviously they were from the inner city.i will never come to chicago again.
This is not really off topic since it is July 4th.
In Denver someone named Renee Marie (have no clue who she is) was supposed to sing the National Anthem at some event. Instead she subsituted the "Black National Anthem" (Lift Every Voice and Sing)
What the hell is wrong with the people in attendence? THEY should have begun singing "The Star Spangled Banner". The organier of the event should have stopped it.
Afew years back the song was sung at a CPS function and the majority of blacks stood. WTF.
Sad to say though that the song is sung evry morning in the CPS. The kids know the words and sing out. They do not know the words to our National Anthem.
How is it that the African flag flies over many of our Chicago schools?
Is it just me or is anyone else sick of this shit?
THIS IS AMERICA. NOT BLACK AMERICA. I WOULD NOT EXPECT THE FLAG OF POLAND OR IRELAND TO FLY OVER THE SCHOOLS. WHY THE FLAG OF AFRICA?
and they won't let you know how many people got their ass beat.
Any truth to the rumor that Daley and a bus load of local Democratic politicians just rolled over an IED?
Round up the usual suspects.
Just my 2cents -- I worked the Summer Mobile Force for many many years. All bridges going into the fest were covered by the SMF. Taking whatever they were trying to bring in away from the thugs. If they don't have booze and other things they won't want to be there. It made a difference and it keep the tax paying families a little safer. 75 PO's)With balls out bosses. I guess if you own a boat or have money you don't get any police service. But, if you sell drugs, don't work, and kill for a living you get all the police service you want.
God Bless all the service men and women and keep Officer Francis in your prayers...
To the person who posted about marching on Daley Plaza on July 20th, that is a Sunday.
Officer Rich Francis was part of a long line of American Heroes, Military, Police, Firefighters, and others, who gave their lives selflessly,for the freedom and safety of others. Please remember them ALL this 4th of July, and always. They are our True Heroes, not the sissy cry-baby hollywood actors and actresses, the 2 faced politicians who will say anything to get the almighty vote, or the whining Liberals who let everyone else fight their battles for them, while they hide under a rock, then come out when and where it is safe, only to whine once again about how everything didn't go exactly right, and how they could have did it better. Please fly your AMERICAN Flags proudly this holiday, and all holidays, in honor of Rich Francis, and all the brave men and women of America. Our true Patriots. God Bless them All.
Well said!!!!
Seriously Keating and Ryan should think about taking up a new line of work! The first district is ran by a bunch of morons! Thanks though to all the officers who did a great job despite the lack of quailty leadership!
um, July 20th is a sunday. Do you mean the 18th which is a friday?
IF THE PRETEND REVERENDS CAN ORGANIZE A PROTEST, SO CAN THE CPD!!!
FRIDAY, JULY 20, NOON – BE THERE!!!!!!!!
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July 20th is a Sunday - not a Friday. Please confirm the correct day and date. I'll be there!
Imagine the horror of the Founding Fathers knowing that mobs of thugs celebrate by shooting,killing,robbing and thugging on the nation's Birthday.
Phil Cline has an agenda! he collects a paycheck. if you want them to receive your donation send it to the family.
To Verbatim Officer with three bars
From Officer with two stars,
Thank you for putting it right
(this should be printed and read at sll roll calls)
MAYBE THE CITY COUNCIL WILL REALIZE WHAT WE HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS WE ARE UNDERMANNED WE DO NOT HAVE THE MANPOWER TO CONTROL THE STREETS ANYMORE. GUESS WHAT iT WILL GET WORSE. THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ICREASE IN CRIME AND DEATHS.
Where was Commander Rick Flair?
He would have rode in wearing his stars& stripes thong, peace & order would have been restored to the throng.
NO REASON THE ACT THE FOOL>>>
Ironically the American patriot Jesse Helms died on the nation's Brithday...RIP Jesse
"All of the bashing of each other in regards to small issues like "busy" "slow" districts/units/and personal attacks seem so pointless.It is a shame that it took this event to show us that we are all the Police regardless of where and that when one falls it affects so many.It could happen anywhere to anyone at anytime,and it does not matter where you are or who you are it could all be gone in a split second."_____________
Yup, sure could. But it doesn't mean the other stuff isn't important to us; it just means the other stuff isn't nearly as important to us than Rick being murdered.
All is not lost with this cop-killing piece of shit, Robin Johnson, LKA: 1725 N. Mason. For the first time in her miserable life, society could actually make her useful.
Just melt down her 200+ pounds, add lye and make her into hundreds of bars of soap.
The Taste has ben getting worse for about the last 7-8 years. Each year the Superintendent ordered that less officers be assigned. They have even taken the recurits that used to be traffic ocntrol on the main corners( Michigan Ave.) away. The TMA is now on that detail. It used to be every tac and gang team days and afternoons would be sent dowm to the taste on the 3rd of July and the 2nd watch would usually be kept OT. All of SOS and TRU and all MTU also manning the CTA stations. Over the last several years the manpower has been steadily eroded. I dont know what the current numbers are but with the decrease in over all manpowwer Iam sure its drastically reduced. The gangbangers geneally take over the fountain and then post event all streets from Michigan ave West Jackson, VanBuren and Congress. Just too many of them and not enough of us. Start charging admission to the taste. Fence it off and charge and then hire CPD back to work the taste. The small amount that the Mayors Office of Special events pays back to the Dept for the large numbers of people they get is a joke. It is fimally starting to boil over. years ago when they had the dueling radio stations on Columbus Blvd. The gangbangers would cause one problem after another. They got rid of the radio stations and the rats temporarily left. But they are back. The police are afraid to harass any gangbanger, the reverends may step in, sue us for harassing the future Doctor and get a large settlement from the city. Forget it let the animals run wild, just tell your family and friends to stay away.
We are on the way to becoming Detroit.
Of the entire Command Staff at the firwworks show the only one with any experience is the CCG Deputy Chief and the Commander of the 1st District. They are on the taste grounds and cannot monitor the rest of the loop for developing problems. Our top level Command Staff have NO EXPERIENCE with crowds this size. Only Deputy Shields has anything close to exposure to this type crowd. Good move J-Fed getting rid of all your experience. Get ready for an imperial beating from the emperor.
HA HA HA
Retired Exempt member and happy about it.
Saw the city fireworks on WGN-TV,
not the the same as being there,
but what was really disappointing was they did not have the tune,
AMERICAN SALUTE as the finale.
**They didnt' have any patriotic songs playing... but we heard Kanye and Bon Jovi! Give me a break.
New T-Shirt:
I got a taste of murder at the Chicago Taste.
Souvenier taste t-shirt suggestion:
chalkie holding a chicken leg
caption:
"I got a taste of murder at the Taste of Chicago"
Keating and Ryan in way over their head! Unreal
Did anyone give kudos to the Sun-Times on their front page coverage of officer Francis?They may not be our biggest supporters.However,their front page and editorial were outstanding.Also Mary Mitchell should recieve kudos also.
Keating + Ryan = Useless!
scc, the suggestion of meeting at daley plaza on FRIDAY, 18 JUL 08 @ 12 noon high for all city workers who have union contracts in negotiation sounds great:
how bout its own post..this way mayor midget, or the powers that be can't point to one person to antagonize...each individual present makes a statement collectively...CPD can wear t-shirts with PO Richard Francis pic & star on front & fallen star #s on back...
All is not lost with this cop-killing piece of shit, Robin Johnson, LKA: 1725 N. Mason. For the first time in her miserable life, society could actually make her useful.
Just melt down her 200+ pounds, add lye and make her into hundreds of bars of soap!
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Thanks P & G for giving me the best laugh of the day !
Now they have their own anthem. Notice the white dude in the back keeps his hand over his heart the entire time. Jackass! That's not our national anthem! Disgusting!
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/
la-na-anthem4-2008jul04,0,978616.story
IF THE PRETEND REVERENDS CAN ORGANIZE A PROTEST, SO CAN THE CPD!!!
FRIDAY, JULY 20, NOON – BE THERE!!!!!!!!
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July 20th is a Sunday - not a Friday. Please confirm the correct day and date. I'll be there!
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It can be any date we want it to be. It appears the person trying to inspire the troops looked at the June calendar. It was 2 am, whatever.
If illegal immigrants, dope smoking war protesters, and illiterate reverends -- all of whom can’t find their ass with two hands and a flashlight -- can organize a march, what’s stopping the CPD family and friends?
Let's make it Friday, July 18.
Like they said, no speeches, just a bunch of officers and their families and friends making a statement.
We're mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore!!
Risking a copyright infingement, but my T-shirt is:
GET SMART -- NO MORE 99
About 8-9 years ago I went to the Taste Of Chicago with my kids...during daylight hours only, of course.
2 hours later we left after dropping $30 and we were still hungry.
Now I just look at the restaurant list and if some place sounds interesting, we go to the restaurant.
For the same money I get a full portion, served to me sitting safely at a table by someone that probably had access to running water to wash their hands.
Officer Francis was obviously a great man per all the reports about his work and character. I'm not a P.O. but have to thank God that he was willing to be on the street working because if it were not for him, this woman may have killed an innocent child or other innocent person who was defenseless.
May the ultimate sacrafice made by Officer Francis never be forgotten. Before I close, I want all of the working officers at the CPD know how appreciated they are. You represent the best of what bravery and common sense is in every day reality.
Let me encourage myt fellow Chicagoans to stop and shake the hand of Officers when you see them, or buy them lunch when you see them at your favorite restaurant, do something to show these ladies and gentlemen that we support them.
It's a bad situation out here, and their jobs aren't as easy as they may look.
I dont know what the current numbers are but with the decrease in over all manpowwer Iam sure its drastically reduced.
**The numbers are decreasing because our police force has deccreased. They aren't hiring!!!! I don't care if we had 13,500 officers, we still would not be able to control that crowd. If they went up for grabs, we would lose. So fuck this city, don't care. I'd rather take time off and stay home rather than deal with that shit.
Let this be the wake up call REFUSE TO WORK 99 ON FIRST WATCH.
**You shouldn't have to work 99 on ANY watch. Same shit goes on during all watches. Remember our young model students who like to shoot each other at the end of the school day. 1st, 2nd & 3rd watch should ALL be 10-4 units!!!
That is exactly what the city deserves for not charging money to get into the taste.
**The city is all about making $. If they charged to get it, the turnout would not be as big. It is not the safety & welfare of it's people that the city is concerned about, it's about making $. They raised the price of tickets this year, but that doesn't deter some from attending. Plenty of people sitting on the lawn with their own bbq grils & subway sandwiches. I agree 100% that they should charge to attend the taste. F* the $, let the good people have a safe enjoyable evening.
**You shouldn't have to work 99 on ANY watch. Same shit goes on during all watches. Remember our young model students who like to shoot each other at the end of the school day. 1st, 2nd & 3rd watch should ALL be 10-4 units!!!
We should have a choice. I do not want to work with some hot head know it all young (juice baby). speak for your self. 99 on days works for me.
Attended the wake for Officer Francis this afternoon to extend my condolences. There was a nice turnout; just wanted to extend a "thank-you" to the officers and civilians on hand for the crowd and traffic control. To each and every individual there, you handled yourselves with professionalism, courtesy and respect! Don't know whose idea it was but thanks for the water and gatorade being passed out during the wait.
Speaking of class acts... former Deputy Superintendent Hiram Grau and Deputy Superintendent John J. Risley attended and extended their sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family...sorely miss police officers like them; no pomp, no circumstance, just genuine emotion and caring for their fellow officer and his family.
We should have a choice. I do not want to work with some hot head know it all young (juice baby). speak for your self. 99 on days works for me.
**True it should be a choice. Your young hot head juice babies should not be on days, but oh yea this is the CPD where certain ones are taken care of. I'm sure the youngsters don't want to work with old timers either but they manage to work 10-4 on other watches. I'm sure if they chose to make day cars 10-4, it would work out just like the other watches.
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