CPD in Oakland
The trip took almost two days and crossing the Continental Divide meant a bunch of snow in Wyoming. But the Chicago Police Department had a showing in Oakland to honor the four fallen Officers that was appreciated by California Law Enforcement to no end:
If any other pics of the trip are available, we'll see if we can get them up on this site and a few of our fellow blogger sites.
If any other pics of the trip are available, we'll see if we can get them up on this site and a few of our fellow blogger sites.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
63 Comments:
thanks to all who went, especially on such short notice, Mike good luck in MSF, sorry I didn't get a chance to know you in my short time in TRU..
Good to know we were represented at the funeral. I know they washed the cars for the procession.
What happened in Oakland could have happened here. Never Forget those who have gone before you and made the ultimate sacrifice. No matter what anyone thinks about the department and its management, have your partner's back.
Rip.
This was the RIGHT thing to do, whoever authorized it was on the money. That horrible murderous mayhem in Oakland,California must be condemned and the valor of those officers remembered and saluted.
J-Fed got this one right, too bad he didn't get Cozzi or the other unjustly disciplined officers right.
God Bless those 4 murdered Oakland P.D. Officers!
My god! Who had the intestinal fortitude to suggest this? Surely it was NOT j-fed's idea.
That's awesome. I'm finally proud (at this time) to be a Chicago Police Officer.
That trip was a must. Thank you for our representation. I was looking for a site to contribute to families. It's maybe too early.
no beat tags??? I think I see big bird in the window! Expect a day or two!
How about Chicago police officers starting a fund for our fallen brothers from California who made the ultimate sacrifice---God Bless Their Souls
Great job representing us! Did j-fed actually let you take the trip?
Thank you for going to this funeral. These officers were heros. The scum who killed them should rot in hell and the protesters should also rot in helll. How could they allow those pieces of human garbage to protest. I listened to Michael Savage today. He was outraged. Is anyone else outraged???? I know I am.
http://www.salon.com/opinion/kamiya/2009/03/28/oakland_police/
Nice story about the memorial service and the reaction in Oakland.
please, more pics. who are the p.os that are attending and that is pretty cook seeing a cpd car in other states. more pics if you got them.
Very Cool, it's about time this Department did the right thing... It is seeing things like this that makes me proud to say that I am a memebr of this Department.
classy. thats how it should be.
WOW ! That makes me proud to be a Chicago Police Officer. Thanks for going Officers.
Met these guys a few years ago at a police funeral in Wisconsin. If memory serves, the city allows them to take the vehicles, but all expenses are on the officers, including gas. If these guys read this, give us a heads up on how to get involved, or at least how to donate to curb your bills. This is a great thing your doing!
I an proud that We the CPD made this trip! God Bless These fallen officers
This is awesome ! Well done,CPD !
Thank you to those officers who took the long trip out to Oakland to show CPD love and support to the grieving families. I'm sure it sometimes felt like a scene from The Vanishing Point, but we appreciate the time and effort it took for the nearly cross-country trip.
Nice Job by Cmdr O'Donnell and the boys. Stay safe.
I am proud Chicago has chosen to show support.
Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to the families at home and the Police family these officers fought for.
For your services, you have our gratitude.
I hope they didn't have to go on their own time or at their own expense.....God bless them for making the trip and showing our brothers on the coast that we care..
Just curious, were the CPD representatives SWAT?
Also, why not fly?
Thank god the department does something right.
outstanding show of support for the brothers in oakland.
God bless. Very sad
A CLASS ACT BY THE CPD.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN OFFICERS OF THE OAKLAND PD AND TO THE OAKLAND PD.
Anonymous said...
Just curious, were the CPD representatives SWAT?
Also, why not fly?
3/28/2009 09:16:00 AM
If you fly goof you could not have the vehicles! Simple ERR?
Thank you to the guys that went, my is hat off to you. Of all the BS we have on this job, there is still some good.
Thanks to the officers who sacrificed their time and made that long difficult drive. Thanks also to the bosses that had the sense to approve the trip. Actions speak louder than words, and once again I am proud to say I work for Chicago PD. Showing that type of support to a fellow department whose families lost so much, says so much. Actions speak much louder than words.
It's a wonderful gesture. I'm glad they went. Philly was represented as well:
Six PPD Officers go to Oakland to pay their respects
Cool, Cooler, Coolest. In the words of the immortal Peter Griffin, "That is friggin sweet!"
Thoughts and prayers to the families of Oakland's fallen.
Just curious, were the CPD representatives SWAT?
Also, why not fly?
so the squad cars could be in the funeral procession assface
Too cool. Please let us know where we can contribute to help defray your travel expenses.
great show of brotherhood!!
things like that make chicago proud.
This trip was planned at the officers own expense. The city was not going to send anyone. Cmdr O'donnell heard about it and not only secured police vehicles for them, but also made the 31 hour drive (each way) with 6 other officers. other than cars/gas, all expenses being paid out of pocket. Class act by class boss and p.o's. God bless Oakland PD
Seeing those photos made me feel good to be a Chicago Police officer!
To which ever officers/bosses that made this happen, you guys are class acts all the way!
AWESOME JOB THAT WE WERE REPRESENTED, THANKS TO THE P.O.S WHO WENT AND THE BOSS WHO AUTHORIZED THE TRIP PROUD TO BE C.P.D. TO OUR FALLEN BROTHERS IN OAKLAND. REST IN PEACE BROTHERS, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN - SEMPER FI
That is awesome!!! Well done CPD-I would be willing to represent US in this way should the occasion unfortunatley arise...my time, my dime.
SCC please post a site for the fallen officers families for contributions.
Proud to be CPD.
seeing this happen, I felt good, as a small spark of pride came about me that I haven't had in a long time, thanks to our phony Shitcago Politicians turning our Department to SHIT with all their political interference.
If you fly goof you could not have the vehicles! Simple ERR?
3/28/2009 10:40:00 AM
The poster just asked, why not fly?
So the answer must be, to have the car.
Gee, I thought the reason for going was to honor the fallen, not toot the CPD horn.
Simple, ERR?
A good move by the CPD. SRT is right on and we do not forget. It is a horrible situation when any policeman is murdered and the Oakland incident is especially hard to stop thinking about. Somewhat off topic and I hope its not out of line. We have learned Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn are speaking at Naperville North High School 4/8/09and then a book signing at Anderson's book store in downtown Naperville at 7pm. They were invited to the school by a misguided teacher who is a part of their Hyde Park socialist circle and an inept school district who think they have something to offer high school students. Yes, even Napeville is screwed up. Many of us do not think two baffoons from Hyde Park who are founding members of a group who murdered over a dozen police officers and others around the country in the 70's and 80's belong in a public high school and we don't want them here. If you can assist us, you might like to leave a comment at the Naperville Sun Blogs/Naperville Potluck site. A number of us plan to protest at the bookstore since obviously we have to work during the day and cannot do so at the school.
Taking a marked CPD squad for the funeral procession let's all who see it there know that we in Law Enforcement are all brothers, throughout the country. I had the chance to do the same down state and it is truly appreciated, by the other departments and the family.
Nice Job....Thank you for being there for us...God the Oakland Officers & the families!!!
"Nice Job by Cmdr O'Donnell and the boys. Stay safe."
Eddie would give a copper's his last dollar if someone one was in need.
He is a Gem, knowing and working for him for years was a honor !
Many Oakland story links on the Michael Savage website. Michael Savage is a friend of law enforcement.
Go to:
http://michaelsavage.wnd.com/
Anonymous said...
Seeing those photos made me feel good to be a Chicago Police officer!
To which ever officers/bosses that made this happen, you guys are class acts all the way!
3/28/2009 12:49:00 PM
Why is it that we only read posts of officers being proud to be a Chicago Police Officer when tragedies like this take place?
I can remember being proud all the time. No more. Those days are gone. I remember camaraderie and good nature jokes and ball busting at roll call being an integral part of the day.
I remember not wanting to take time off because i would miss a day with my partner, that is what a real good partner can do to your outlook on this job. I loved working with that man, I treasured every tour of duty we spent together. It truly was a Band of Brothers.
Just look at the shambles that these corrupt fucking politicians (Richard M. Daley) have made of our once proud and great police department. All my ribbons are in a drawer and will likely stay there forever. I am just marking time now.
I hope the younger officers get a chance to someday experience the brotherhood and bonds that develop in a good district/unit with good people and good bosses.
The Newhall Incident: An Event That Changed The Way We Train
They called it the "Newhall Incident". It was the worst massacre of police officers in the 80 year history of the California Highway Patrol, and possibly the worst in American history.
http://www.lineofduty.com/
The Mayor of Oakland attended the funeral but was asked not to speak by one of the families. They did not identify the family that made the request but the Mayor honored it. It was suspected the lone family was going to pull out and have a seperate funeral from the combined one at the arena. The Mayor did the right thing and showed up payed his repects and sat in the audience. He kept it all about the officers, I wonder if our mayor would? May god bless all friends and families of the Oakland Police Department.
Anonymous said...
Just curious, were the CPD representatives SWAT?
Also, why not fly?
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Squad cars are not equipped with flux capacitors and turbine engines yet.
no beat tags??? I think I see big bird in the window! Expect a day or two!
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Word coming in that Big Bird did see the cars exiting city limits and attempted to follow them. He was in the process of writing them up for no beat tag, outside city limits, excessive speed and a few other violations when he ran out of gas in Nebraska. He was last seen trying to bum a few gallons of ethanol off a farmer, but evidently his reputation preceded him even in that backwater and he was last seen attempting to keep warm in a barn with various bovine companions.
This is a "SHOUT-OUT" to all those CPD's that went down to represent us during these trying times with Oakland P.D. and their families.
I also want to give a "SHOUT-OUT" to CMDR O'Donnell who recently came to my home, out of concern for my well being-IOD & my family, "I thank you for your visit and support". May God keep you and the rest of CPD & families safe from harm so that we can return home each day to our family & friends, RS
To Cmdr O'Donnell and my brother officers that went out of your way to honor our fallen brothers in Oakland...
Boss, i don't know you or have ever met you. But if what I have read here is true, I would be honored to salute you AND your officers at the informational picket for taking the trip to represent what's left of our once great police department. I would be more that happy to "pass the hat" to help reimburse you and your guys for the expenses incurred for your trip. please let us know how we can help you guys recoup your travel expenses. Given these pathetic times this department is going through, it's GREAT to get a "feel good" story about what we really are. THE POLICE!
A TRULY GRATEFUL BROTHER!
Word coming in that Big Bird did see the cars exiting city limits and attempted to follow them. He was in the process of writing them up for no beat tag, outside city limits, excessive speed and a few other violations when he ran out of gas in Nebraska. He was last seen trying to bum a few gallons of ethanol off a farmer, but evidently his reputation preceded him even in that backwater and he was last seen attempting to keep warm in a barn with various bovine companions.
LMAO!!!! You have to love police humor!!!
On a different note, seeing those pictures made me feel that pride in being CPD that I haven’t felt in quite sometime. If these Officers did indeed pay for this trip out of their own pockets (and knowing Chicago like I do, they mostly likely did) I’d be more then happy to help defray their costs. God bless!
ACCEPT THE GOOD
Word coming in that Big Bird did see the cars exiting city limits and attempted to follow them. He was in the process of writing them up for no beat tag, outside city limits, excessive speed and a few other violations when he ran out of gas in Nebraska. He was last seen trying to bum a few gallons of ethanol off a farmer, but evidently his reputation preceded him even in that backwater and he was last seen attempting to keep warm in a barn with various bovine companions.
3/28/2009 10:12:00 PM
LMFAO!!! almost pissed my 80/20's!
Please contact us at www.ThePoliceSurvivors.com We will make a contribution towards your expenses. Thank you for showing our deepest respect for these Angels, their Families and This Department!!!! Hat's off To Each and Everyone of you.
Steve Tyler
their union website has fund info
Rick C. and Bryant G. we at the Area 4 Midnight Tact Team are proud of you guys. Wish more of us could've made the trip.
no beat tags??? I think I see big bird in the window! Expect a day or two!
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Word coming in that Big Bird did see the cars exiting city limits and attempted to follow them. He was in the process of writing them up for no beat tag, outside city limits, excessive speed and a few other violations when he ran out of gas in Nebraska. He was last seen trying to bum a few gallons of ethanol off a farmer, but evidently his reputation preceded him even in that backwater and he was last seen attempting to keep warm in a barn with various bovine companions.
3/28/2009 10:12:00 PM
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To whoever wrote this: Thank you we read it while in the middle of the Wyoming snowstorm, it got a lot of laughs during a "nailbiting" experience.
That brought a tear to my eye. The brotherhood that cops feel for eachother is an inspiration for those of us who are outside of law enforcement. And makes me want to become a CPD member more and more.
God Bless the CPD and nobody else.
I was so proud to read what CPD did for the fallen Oakland Police Officers! As other P.O.'s have said ... for this moment, I am proud to be a Chicago Police Officer!!! Please publish the names of the Officers who gave their time and $$ to be part of the funeral. I want to donate to the gas/food/hotel fund.
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