Off Duty Cop Killed in Wreck
All of our blogging partners had covered this at some point or another. Another tragedy befalls our family:
An off-duty veteran Chicago Police officer was killed in a rollover crash on the Kennedy Expressway early Monday on the Northwest Side.
Eric Berger was pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
Berger, 52, was a 17-year veteran of the Chicago Police Dept. and was assigned to the Albany Park District on the Northwest Side
Sympathies and remembrances only.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
61 Comments:
RIP
My sympathies to the Berger family and especially Eric's children..shame on those individuals who posted nothing but hateful negative comments about this incident on the Sun Times blog..this was nothing but an accident....Eric RIP
Rest in peace.
R.I.P. BERGERMEISTER....
GodSpeed brother
Condolences to Officer Berger's family. God Bless You Officer Berger.
This is an awful story. From the comments posted-sounds like he was a good guy. Why do all the comments say that he won't be in pain anymore? Hope his family and friends will be ok. Say a prayer for him.
8th district copper
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philipians 4:8-9
Rest in peace........GCG
Condolences to Officer Berger's family & CPD brothers and sisters.
We stand together and hold each other close when needed.
rest in peace brother
GOD BLESS ERIC AND THE BERGER FAMILY.
Eric;
Worked with you many a time.
You will be missed.
Finally, you are at peace.
r.
REST IN PEACE ERIC...much love from your brothers and sisters in 017
NO MORE PAIN ERIC..PEACE FOREVER
I didn' get to say good-bye to you Eric. May you be running, working out, mountain-climbing and whatever else you use to with ease and enthusiasm before your illness. You are an inspiration.
Real good guy. Smooth , easy ,mellow and common sense. You will be missed. DR
These tragedies are happening too often lately. God Bless this Officer, his family and our brothers and sisters in 017. I hope Officer Berger is at peace.
God Bless Eric and his Family.
RIP
Eric was an intense,dedicated person. He fought the good fight against a relentless crippling disease that wreaks unrelenting pain to the body and mind,but not his soul. He will live on in our hearts. R.I.P Brother.
Please wear those seat belts!!!!
eric was a gentle giant, he leaves the world with an open spot that was pure kindness that no other shoes can fill. GOD BLESS you eric & GOD be with your family. There are those of us who do understand, be at peace.
My sympathies to the family..he was one bad ass cop and a friend..RIP BROTHER
My sincere condolences to the Berger Family & friends, & to our CPD Brothers & Sisters.
Oak Lawn PD also lost an Officer Monday morning to a heart attack at home, please keep Ofc. Martin Grode & his family in your prayers too. He was 53 & a 17 year veteran of OLPD. Thank You.
RIP Officer. Thank you for all the years of policing our streets.
R.I.P.
The Final Inspection
The policeman stood and faced his God,which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?
The policeman squared his shoulders and said.
"No, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got to steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't...I'll understand"
There was a silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"
(Author Unknown )
RIP brother, you will be missed! God bless to the Berger family 051 cop
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will be assisting the Berger Family with death benefits too. The CPMF mission is not limited to line of duty deaths.
http://www.cpdmemorial.org/assistance.html
God Bless Eric and his Family.
Stay Safe.
Never Forget.
We got it from here. RIP
RIP Brother!
May he rest in peace.
God Bless the CPD and nobody else.
Condolences Berger family and friends.
RIP ERIC, no more pain
eric, your brothers and sisters from 017 will miss you....
R.I.P. Brother!
R.I.P. brother. God Bless you family.
Did Not Know him,but once again I mourn for a silenced warrior.
Once again,I wear a black band to show MY respect for a man that stepped up against the evils in this City.
Once again I feel a sinking feeling in my chest.
Once again,a tear will slide down my battle weathered face in remembrance of one of Chicago's Finest.
And once again,I will pass by a station that is less today than it was a week ago when you were with us.
God Speed Brother you are missed,
you are mourned,
and YOU ARE REMEMBERED....ALWAYS.
Prayers to the family
Squad, give my brother lunch with his maker. We'll take the paper.
RIP Eric
Condolences to Oak Lawn PD on Officer Grode's death. RIP.
CPD
An old school cop who would have your back. I will never forget you. I hope you are at peace now.
RIP my Class-91-10 brother....
RIP Officer Berger
From on of Your fellow brothers from the Illinois State Police
Worked with Eric many years ago, a true gentleman. R.I.P.
A great cop and a good guy....Christ, I will miss him!!!!
Rest in Peace Officer Berger and our condolences to the Berger family.
Cook County Sheriffs Police Department (Retired).
God bless Eric and his family.
Also God bless the Oak Lawn Officer and his family. RIP
my thoughts and prayers to the family. What an aweful tragedy and heartbreaking this life changing event must be for the family. Keep him and his family in all of your prayers. Dont take your friends and family for granted, you never know what turn life will take. rest in peace.
You will be missed. Sympathy goes out to Family and friends.
Brother in blue....
RIP Brother
from everyone in rock ridge, vaya con dios my friend
RIP ERIC,YOU WILL BE MISSED, MY BROTHER IN THE ARTS
Rest In Peace,Brother Eric.God Bless Your Family!
Rest easy brother.
Cicero PD
GOD bless The Berger Family in their time of sorrow. RIP Eric.
God bless you my brother. May you be resting by Gods side in everlasting happiness finally free from your pain, and may your family be strong and remember the love and goodtimes you shared.
Trot
RIP fellow classmate of class 91-10D god speed.
rip uncle eric. u will be missed, my fave cope ver
Said goodbye to you tonight Eric. You had many friends and family there with you brother. We will not forget you.
Brother Eric..leaving your service Fridaynight..I remembered all the Good,Bad&Ugly Times. never forget Brother..RIP.GODSPEED.and one day we will Roll Again!!
Deepest Condolences for the family and friends of Patrolman Eric Berger. God Bless you.
Simply tragic
Eric was a quality human being and an inspiration for so many and now dearly missed by all.
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