Cozzi Ribbons
We have received word that some enterprising souls made a few THOUSAND of these ribbons for St. Jude. They will be passing them out at the parade.
Since there are bound to be a whole bunch of uptight bosses running around, we're going to advise keeping them up your sleeve until such time as your marching unit is assembled and everyone is in position before making this last minute addition to the uniform.
A final suggestion would be to drop the yellow ribbons around the reviewing stand so they blow around J-Fled and the Pussy Cats, but we're sure a number of people would rather keep the ribbons as souvenirs, mail them to Bill or maybe use the intra-departmental mail to send them to Unit 111, care of J-Fled.
PLEASE NOTE: We have received a legal opinion that this is politically protected free speech, especially when you are attending St. Jude's on your own time without compensation. Any boss that confronts an officer exercising his First Amendment Rights can and should be subject to a Civil Rights complaint, including damages. Note the name, time, and location.
UPDATE: Some people are saying this isn't the time or place and there must be a better forum with which to express our opinions. OK, where? When? On-duty in the Districts? J-Fled won't go there because he might have to run away again and the bosses will nickel and dime you with the "unauthorized decorations" on the uniform. At an FOP meeting? Yeah, J-Fled will show up there along with the brass. At a City Hall march? That ain't happening since the contract has been settled.
There's only one place that J-Fled can't flee from and you have a few thousand cops off-duty that are actually able to exercise their First Amendment Rights without interference from the brass (remember, on duty you are an agent of the government - you have no opinion).
UPDATE II: We are forcibly reminded of a day not too long ago when the mother of a slain officer lambasted Mayor Daley in front of God and everybody about the time it took to get us a contract. She stood up for each and every one of us like no one has before or since.
Those of you who are saying not to politicize the march, remember Mrs. Strouse. On that day, she was an advocate for all of the living even though her only son was dead. We can't imagine that all of our dead would object that heartily to a statement made on behalf of the living.
Since there are bound to be a whole bunch of uptight bosses running around, we're going to advise keeping them up your sleeve until such time as your marching unit is assembled and everyone is in position before making this last minute addition to the uniform.
A final suggestion would be to drop the yellow ribbons around the reviewing stand so they blow around J-Fled and the Pussy Cats, but we're sure a number of people would rather keep the ribbons as souvenirs, mail them to Bill or maybe use the intra-departmental mail to send them to Unit 111, care of J-Fled.
PLEASE NOTE: We have received a legal opinion that this is politically protected free speech, especially when you are attending St. Jude's on your own time without compensation. Any boss that confronts an officer exercising his First Amendment Rights can and should be subject to a Civil Rights complaint, including damages. Note the name, time, and location.
UPDATE: Some people are saying this isn't the time or place and there must be a better forum with which to express our opinions. OK, where? When? On-duty in the Districts? J-Fled won't go there because he might have to run away again and the bosses will nickel and dime you with the "unauthorized decorations" on the uniform. At an FOP meeting? Yeah, J-Fled will show up there along with the brass. At a City Hall march? That ain't happening since the contract has been settled.
There's only one place that J-Fled can't flee from and you have a few thousand cops off-duty that are actually able to exercise their First Amendment Rights without interference from the brass (remember, on duty you are an agent of the government - you have no opinion).
UPDATE II: We are forcibly reminded of a day not too long ago when the mother of a slain officer lambasted Mayor Daley in front of God and everybody about the time it took to get us a contract. She stood up for each and every one of us like no one has before or since.
Those of you who are saying not to politicize the march, remember Mrs. Strouse. On that day, she was an advocate for all of the living even though her only son was dead. We can't imagine that all of our dead would object that heartily to a statement made on behalf of the living.
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posted by SCC at 10:00 AM
116 Comments:
Thank-you SCC, for posting this as a BIRTHDAY PRESENT for BILL COZZI,
The "enterprising souls" included a ticket in the bags for these that read,
"Please wear a Ribbon to Support BILL COZZI & All the Other Cops Who Have Been Wronged. This Is Not About Politics, It's About Brotherhood. Stay Safe. Reminders: This is a First Amendment Right Please Do Not Litter With These."
So please show them then keep them as souvenirs of the day we stood up for one of our own, our department, officer safety and our city.
As much as I want to..this is a time to honor our dead, not put a finger in J-Fled's eye. I will just ignore him as usual.
I don't agree with politicising the march. Just one old guy's opinion. See you there.
if that's the case why not hold them up while passing the review stand...
Where can we buy them if not able to attend due to prior committments?
GOT IT! We are on this!
1st Amendment Rights works for us too!
Please don't think I'm defending this guy....what he did to Bill Cozzi was reprehensible, and then lying about it afterwards makes it even worse....but the St Jude's Parade is the wrong time/wrong place for this kind of demonstration. The political rivalries that have formed thanks to misguided leadership from City Hall and ignorant leadership from 35th and Michigan have created the climate in which we exist today. But that's not what St Jude's is all about. It's a memorial for the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice; and I'm thinking it might be a dishonor to their memory to show our displeasure with the Department....maybe I'm being too old fashioned, but I think there's a better place and time for this.
I love it will be wearing/dropping mine BUT
On or off duty you are subject to many of same responsibilities especially since you are in uniform, Think you got bad legal advise, SCC
As much as I support your cause, I really think this idea will hurt Bill more than help him. Tomorrow is not the day for this kind of demonstration. St Jude is all about remembering our fallen men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. If you want to demonstrate, plan something at 35th Street on a different day. God bless the officer(s) instrumental in trying to free Bill. I am with you, but tomorrow is really not the right day..
Great plan!
The yellow ribbons have the full blessing of the Cozzi family.
Ignore "anonymous" posters such as 10:48 and 11:01 AM as the COWARD J-FLED and/or his sycophants/suckholes.
GOD BLESS THE FIRST AMENDMENT!
FREE BILL COZZI!
God bless you guys!
WJC:jn
I think St. Jude is the perfect place and time to show J-Fled first hand that he is not wanted. He is not a cop and never will be. He is a coward and a puppet. He railroaded Cozzi to show that he was serious about coming in and "cleaning" up this Dept. Yes, St. Jude is a time and place to honor those that have given the sacrifice, those that rode 10-99 and still got it done, those that worked midnights and went to court all day and then right back to work. Those that chased savages through dark alleys and wrestled in gangways full of broken glass. Those that had to bury their partner, or watch many of their friends and co-workers get put into the ground over their 30+ year careers. How many of you have done this?? Has J-Fed? No, hasn't. But yet WE, who have done all this and then some, have to walk by him on OUR day to honor our fallen friends while he stands up there pretending to be a cop in OUR uniform!!?? I say FUCK HIM, see my yellow ribbon J-Fed; it's means YOU'RE NOT WELCOMED HERE ANYMORE!! How dare you stand in that uniform at St. Jude. You're not one of us and you are a coward and a liar. You don't know what it means to EARN that star. All of those pictures in front of you and the people marching past you are cops that earned it!! St. Jude is the exact time and place to show J-Fed how much he is not wanted. Stick together for once, it's only 1 hour !!!!
It's a memorial for the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice; and I'm thinking it might be a dishonor to their memory to show our displeasure with the Department....maybe I'm being too old fashioned, but I think there's a better place and time for this.
5/01/2010 11:01:00 AM
You are too old fashioned. We are in desperate times and must use every opportunity to show our opinion. St Jude's was to honor the fallen but with J-FLED as our leader it has changed. Why can't we march on Michigan Ave? Return to tradition and march on Michigan ave then I will attend. In the meantime wear the ribbon for jfed.
That coward better not wear our uniform. Even if he shows, as we pass him, we should all look at him with our middle finger picking our noses.
As much as I want to..this is a time to honor our dead, not put a finger in J-Fled's eye. I will just ignore him as usual.
I don't agree with politicising the march. Just one old guy's opinion. See you there.
5/01/2010 10:48:00 AM
I have to say every single policeman on the memorial wall made the ultimate sacrifice. They were all true policeman, they earned the right to call themselves Chicago policeman prior to their tragic death. I think they know we are their for them but we are also their to celebrate the life of the Chicago police department family. What this current administration has done to this family is unforgivable. What does a family do when it feels attacked or threathened, we come together and stand strong and fight for our cause. Bill cozzi was/ is apart of our family and we have a moral obligation to stand together and fight for him and many others just like him and thats how we should honor our fallen brothers and sister and I know truely they would be proud of us! For the families of our lost, we can do something special for them without the direction of our current administration.
I know what we can do for the families, get word out to the gold star foudation that we are not going to march but we want them to leave our administration standing on the grandstand alone and meet all of us at the memorial wall for a prayer service and we will read each name aloud off the wall and pay special tribute to that members family who are present and give them a opprutinity to speak
Two things: it's a march to honor the dead. That's why the Gold Star Families are on the reviewing stand. When you get the command "Eyes left," or "Eyes right," it's to pay your respects to them, not J-Fled. That's why I disagree with bringing other issues into the march. Also, you CAN be written up for wearing an unauthorized adornment to your uniform. Any action that the bosses think is contrary to the mission of the department on or off duty, can be alleged in a CR. Can we put aside hatred for J-Fled and the mayor for ONE DAY?
I work in 025 and it is "Bill Cozzi Central". But in the end most of the officers are hypocrites.
The officers, on 3rd watch are all generating tons of activity. Just because a fat ass sgt. demanded activity. Then on 1st watch Lt. K.S. said "I will reward workers" and guess what? People generated tons of activity.
It is sad to say but I will say it- the officers only think about themselves. And yet then they will blame the media, the union, the mayor, etc.... but never themselves.
Our voice needs to be heard and united,this the only day we all get together. There is strength in numbers, Mrs Strouse was the only person until Northside,to speak on our behalf. Let's grow a set and make them proud,encourage family members to bring their Free Cozzi signs.
There but for the grace of God go I..
Myself and my family would proudly display these ribbons on Sunday. Thanks to those who made it possible.
I don't agree with politicising the march. Just one old guy's opinion. See you there.
5/01/2010 10:48:00 AM
maybe I'm being too old fashioned, but I think there's a better place and time for this.
5/01/2010 11:01:00 AM
To the old guy and the better time/better place guy, think about two things.
One, our honored dead, at least the ones with which I worked, would not want us to suffer in silence. They had balls and would not want us to pretend nothing is wrong with their department, especially at a march dedicated to them. If we continue to suffer in silence, we have dishonored our honored dead.
And two, if not there and then, please tell us where and when.
Old guy and better time/better place guy, you are sheeple, the likes of people hiding with their heads in the sand.
Bad times call for strong people that take action. Be one of them, instead of being a weakling. You'll be glad you showed strength amid adversity. The march is the rightful place for this simple, silent protest.
I support Cozzi, but wont wear the ribbon at St. Judes - thay day is for the officers that paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families - no offense to Cozzi.
im in complete support of bill and completly against f jled..but come on guys... this is st jude. im sorry, im not tryin to be a scab or a "yes man" but I will not go to st jude to make a statement. The only statement Im going to make is to remember my friends who have died doing this job and for the familes that have lost a loved one. sure, jfed disgraces everyone who wore a uniform and died on this job but its not about that... there are plenty of people on this job that are a disgrace to the uniform but its not about that... its not about jfled, the administration, getting out of uniform inspection, politics or kissing the ring...its about our friends who have died and thier families PERIOD! Dont turn this into some march just to bash jfed where everyone talks about the yellow ribbons after the march... after the march everyone should be telling stories of the past with friends who have been lost and having a good time remembering them...not about how you really stuck it to jfled.. come on boys and girls... lets use some common sense here... im all for the cause but to do it here is childish and out of line... think about the families.. and throwing the ribbons on the ground??!!?? in our park?? I hope we are adult enough to think this over.
As much as I want to..this is a time to honor our dead, not put a finger in J-Fled's eye. I will just ignore him as usual.
I don't agree with politicising the march. Just one old guy's opinion. See you there.
I SUPPORT BILL AND THE CAUSE BY I AGREE WITH YOU 100%.. I WILL NOT BE WEARING THE RIBBON. ITS PRETTY CHILDISH IF YOU ASK ME. -FREE COZZIE, BUT NOT IN THIS WAY.. PICK YOUR BATTLES. ST JUDE IS BIGGER THAN ME, YOU AND BILL COZZIE. BILL. IM PRETTY SURE KNOWING BILL THAT EVEN HE WOULD PROTEST WEARING THESE RIBBONS AT THE ST JUDE MARCH...JUST SAYIN.. WHO EVER IS ORGANIZING THIS SHOULD SPEAK WITH BILL AND GET HIS APPROVAL FIRST. I WILL NOT BE WEARING IT..SORRY GUYS.
What about some family and friends along the route - preferably by the review stand - with some picket signs that look exactly like that ribbon? Be sure to position yourselves so the ribbons/signs end up in-camera for the faux news agencies this city has.
When would be a better time? I really believe that the dead would side with the coppers at the parade. Stand up and spit in daley's and jfleds eye's.
Coppers have been fired and/or sent to jail for bullshit, your pension has been stolen/borrowed till its in trouble of dying!
When do you fight back?
I have partners on the wall and I'm pretty sure that being dead would not change their feelings of the assholes that run this city or the job!
They might have a say so about what you wear on the uniform whether you are on or off duty so if your told to take it off I would do so. I would like to know which boss would tell anyone to take it off.
If I had enough money to circumvent the fines I would fly over the reviewing stand and then drop 5000 more over the stand . But I still think that the idea of just dropping them on the ground in front of J-Fuck would be the best possible way to voice your opinion . C'mon guys , DO IT !!!!!
If it's a day to honor the dead---think about if you were dead, if you had lost your one and only precious life in the line of duty, how would you feel about the current police administration? Would you think it was worth dying for? Did you die doing what you loved, believed in and felt you were called to do? Or did you lay your life on the line for those assholes that sucked and fucked their way to the podium by scheming and screwing over the guys you work side by side with?
It may or may not be the time and place but DO IT anyway. You'll regret it when you're older if you don't. They DEPEND on you to fall in line. They need you to be quiet and complacent. It's how they got where they are. When I think back of times I kept my mouth shut, looked the other way or kept my opinions to myself because I was afraid of a backlash by someone with power or authority and how they might try to fuck me over later, and then I look around today and see how people who aren't worth two cents aren't afraid of any repercussions for anything, I am angry that I didn't stand up for what I believed in when I had the chance. I speak up now though and you know what I found out? What I know for sure is that very few people in authority deserve to be there, give a shit about anything other than themselves and never really have any convictions or values other than to posture when it will make them look good. If they watch one thing compulsively, it's the tide of public opinion. And they will stare at the ground and shuffle their feet when confronted with someone who has valid point and a heart worth the body it's beating in. They thrive in secret and disappear when someone shines a light on them. Most of them are cowards who made a living out of avoiding any kind of legitimate decision or confrontation. Surprisingly, when challenged, they usually do nothing or nothing happens. I wish I would have learned this earlier in life, but at least I know now.
Stand up for this guy Cozzi. He's rotting in a hot, humid, jail cell for giving some unruly jagoff a few taps and he can't even receive Communion for Christ sake. If he were a Muslim he'd be suing the government by now for not having a place to wash his fucking feet five times a day with a straight view of Mecca. You guys have been shit on the past 3 years and all you have is each other. This is an opportunity to speak with a unified voice. What J-Fled did, and Daley allowed to happen, should be the beginning and the end for this Superintendent.
Someone who said he remembers "how it used to be" posted a comment in another thread about "the wives" and how much power they held over the City. I've read posts about a mother who had the courage to tell the Mayor at her son's funeral to give the police a contract. And Airhart is still waiting for the fucking Feds to save him. If you can't do it for the dead, do it for the living. Think about the Gold Star wives and children and how they endure the agony every day of their lives for the husband, wife, son, daughter, mother or father they lost. You all take on this job despite the possibility you may lose your life because of it, but the people you leave behind suffer more than you will ever imagine.
Those in authority have an obligation to provide a department that is WORTH risking your life FOR. They want warriors? Give them warriors. Make them accountable for the promises and rhetoric. Drop those yellow strips down your jacket sleeve if you're paranoid but drop them. It's so nice and windy by the lake. What a picture that would make, all those yellow strips swirling around the heads of J-Fled and Daley, like locust in the lens of every reporter's photographer.
I am sorry for the rant. This is one of those difficult, maybe heated debates, and I might be out of line, but if it was me looking down on all of you, I'd say fuck it, go for it. YOU are The Chicago Police Department. Not them, you.
---not a cop
That you guys for everything you do. Eventhough the media,politicians ect. aren't on your side us law abiding are Prayers go out to all that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Not a cop 16th district resident
I would think that a show of solidarity for one of our own WOULD honor our fallen, isn't that what St. Jude's is really all about, solidarity, honor, respect for those who were casualties of our daily fight? I say wear 'em, I think that our dead would've. That's just my opinion, I'll be looking for mine.
GRAND CROSSING GUNSLINGER
I have to say.....I think our dearly departed brothers and sisters would want to help us stand together.
I say if you are going to attend, then wear the ribbon. I am not because I am not going to patronize the bosses. I will say my prayers in the peace of my own home.
God Bless all who made the ultimate scrifice.
10:48 AM
11:01 AM
You are soooooooooooooooooo full of shit. Take your tongue out of J-Fled's ass.
FREE BILL COZZI!
Related Topic:
Once again the St. Jude’s March is upon us. A time where we gather in the early morning hours of the first Sunday in May to pay tribute to all who sacrificed themselves in the line of duty. They were Members of this profession who willfully dawned the uniform to perform a task that many others either do not have the courage or ability to do so. It is a uniform that to the law abiding person commands respect, and to the criminal restricts their freedom. A Policeman’s uniform is the epitome of authority, respected by most. However it can also instill such fear into an individual that they would do all within their power to flee from that same uniform. It is a somber reminder of how a person could lose their life based on what they represent.
So why is it that an entire Bureau of this Department believes that they are above wearing that uniform for a procession that doesn’t last even an hour? BIS should abandon their elitist attitudes and wear that uniform for a parade honoring their brethren. Remember, regardless of where that Officer may work be it an Area or out of Homan Square, regardless of the job title code, that Officer is still a P.O. assigned as a Detective. It is the only level of promotion where the Officer could return back to being a PO in Patrol. Please do not present the argument of the Homan Square people’s long hair or other gruff exteriors preventing them from wearing a uniform since the few moments participating in a parade pales in comparison to the multiple uniform violations observed on a daily basis. And if the narcotics PO, or any other secret squirrel PO argues that they can’t dress in uniform in fear of being seen by a CI, then you should be nowhere near a Parade of Policemen or even an Officer’s Funeral. Other POs assigned as something else (Canine, ETs, Mounted, Marine) all wear their uniforms, why not the Police Officer Assigned as a Detective or all the chosen from Homan.
There are reasons why we have civilian dressed units and how they impact the public’s impression regarding an investigation. A Detective gains his or her respect by the proper conservative attire. The narcotics, vice, or gang guys and gals gain more of a rapport with the elements by being dressed the way they patrol. However there is also a reason why we call the uniform the “Dress Blues” and this is the one time a year we should be “Dressed” up.
Granted this is my opinion, one which may not sit well with those in said BIS, but I feel that an additional few hundred additional well dressed uniformed Officers would make a much greater impression. Also, before you speculate or label me as being “jealous”, I have marched with both groups and had a title code higher than Police Officer. Now retired, I will stand on the sideline to observe first-hand the mass showing of support the CPD as well as other Departments express towards the Gold Star Families. Be safe out there boys and girls and continue to back each other up.
response to the post at 11:01
Bill Cozzi actions were not reprehensible. In my 30 years I have never seen anyone get a crack who didn't deserve it. Bill did not lie and paid for his poor judgment with the CPD. Now J fed reaches out to his fed buddies and royally fuck this guy.
So to all, let's not pass judgment on Cozzie or anyone else.
Please remember that gold star families are also up on the reviewing stand and be respectful, whatever you choose. Thanks.
I support Bill but this is NOT the place!!!!! This day is for the fallen you gave there lives to remember them NOT for this!
Weis has no respect for the living or the dead of the CPD
When he put Cozzi in jail we lost one of our own. Sunday we honor those we lost. The only thing is maybe Cozzi we can get back.
Dear scc. I am a faithful reader/contributor and agree with most of the majority of opinions expressed - but sorry, not this one. You have to put yourself in the positions of the goldstar members. This is the day we honor the fallen, the murdered and these officers honored will have their family at the parade. Do you really think they will appreciate us going on about an officer who is alive but got a wrong deal and is fighting it and hasfriends thatare trying to help him out? No scc. They will be thinking and crying about their family members who are dead. This is not a good idea guys-not the time, not the place
Its to honor the fallen So Yes Bill is there they threw him to the systems ala JFED MASTERS AND HAMILTON
11:01 your right. this march is to remember our fallen brothers. would they not want us standing up for one of our brothers?! SCC is right, if not now, then when??? this has nothing to do with politics. who's running for office? it's about one of our own being wronged, our right to state it, and remembering those we've lost, due to a shitheads bullet, car accident, or the bullshit brass we have reuining OUR department!!!!!!!
This will be my 23rd march and it is exactly the time and the place!!I will march to honor our fallen and wear the ribbon to show support for a wrongly persecuted brother in blue.I don't see why we can't do both at the same time.
Also cooter is selling Jfled bumper stickers. make sure you get yous
Ass kissing is a trait that is passed from generation to generation, like bosses and the bullshit hair gels that they spawned. They don't know Bill Cozzi , it is all about them. On days or tac or burglary teams no doubt. GFY.
Have family members make signs honoring our fallen "brothers" as well as Free Cozzi signs----This day is about supporting each other! United we stand!
I was at the Run to Remember this morning. At the starting line they introduced J-Fled in order for him to say a few words of "encouragement". No one applauded when they announced him. It was so funny. It was also sad in a way. Nobody has any respect for this fool and he doesn't seem to get it. He said he wasn't running because he had a prior commitment. At least the guy showed up, I guess. When J-Fled announced P.O. Medina, the crowd erupted and rightfully so. P.O. Medina probably has more leadership skills in his pinky finger than J-Fled has in his entire "avid bodybuilder" body.
Sorry I have to break ranks with you on this one, it is definitely not the place to be trying to make statements, we are there to march for the families of our fallen, to show them we stand behind and never forget, also, in uniform, off duty or not, we represent the department, and if you have unauthorized additons to your uniform, i.e. innapropriate pins, banners, ribbons etc. you can and should be told to remove them, if you are in plain clothes then do what you want, I think it disrespectful to the families that show up yearly and stand on that dais.....
Im not sure that when wearing the police uniform the right to free speech is unrestricted
OT ... BUT IMPORTANT!
I see the headlines in the SCUM TIMES about POLICE OVERTIME. Well the Daley Media Machine at it again making us like greedy, money grubbing, tax stealing snakes. It's time to make a stand here gang! Let's start pushing back!
I will wear it proudly.
I'm gonna excercise my free speah by bringing up this Bullshit Amnesty Bill! Watch this CNN video:
http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/17260182/1610997888/name/FTC-vi26.wmv
What the "F"!
NO ONE HAD BETTER TURN "EYES RIGHT" WHEN PASSING THE VIEWING BOOTH... j-pussy or dick do not deserve it
To 5/01/2010 11:01:00 AM
Save it white shirt Gold Star....
The Police Memorial is not only about the fallen, but about those who took an oath to lay down their lives for us.
OT
This should fire up the masses:
chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-chicago-pension-problem-0502-20100501,0,1117475.story
Kiss your pension goodbye.
OT- just want to say Thanks to all who walked or ran in the "Run to Remember" today... God Bless all our fallen brothers and sister in the CPD and all other Police Departments...We will NEVER forget
Fuckin’ Geniuses to make these. The Parade is also for those who have been wronged in body and spirit, by felons on the street and in our headquarters. Weis is far beyond a bad manager of police. He is outright dangerous, to the lives and safety of good officers on the department. He is racking up a body count of cops, dead, injured, disabled and imprisoned all for the bottom line of Richard M. Daley’s pals.
Weis is Daley’s hatchetman, his cost cutter. Bill was a casualty of that cost cutting and we owe it to him for his birthday in that Louisiana hellhole.
PRAY FOR THE DEAD,
WORK LIKE HELL FOR THE LIVING
God Bless Bill Cozzi and we wish we could give you a better birthday present.
Bill, a great and courageous cop, who made one mistake that was caught on video so became the victim of Jody’s incompetence and Richie’s corrupt greed.
Jody made an example of Bill to show Richie, and us in an over the top way how far he would go to keep cops from doing anything that might bring a lawsuit to the city. He was willing to ruin a good cop and his family for that example for Richie’s greed. Since Jody is not the police, he had no way to know the effect this would have on the morale of the rank and file. Or maybe he thinks we are broken, and we can show him we are not and we still have fight left in us.
My opinion is to wear the ribbons in a dignified manner, don’t litter, don’t hiss, this should be a silent protest. If you see any reporters, photographers or news crews there give them a ribbon and, off camera explain the significance.
To those who asked how to get buy the ribbons, they were never for sale. Some will be sent to Bill so if you send him a card or letter he can send one back. Also there is someone who is selling blue wristbands in 025.
Stay Safe, Reminder, this is all First Amendment Protected Speech, no department resources were used.
David Snethen said...
When would be a better time? I really believe that the dead would side with the coppers at the parade. Stand up and spit in daley's and jfleds eye's.
Coppers have been fired and/or sent to jail for bullshit, your pension has been stolen/borrowed till its in trouble of dying!
When do you fight back?
I have partners on the wall and I'm pretty sure that being dead would not change their feelings of the assholes that run this city or the job!
They might have a say so about what you wear on the uniform whether you are on or off duty so if your told to take it off I would do so. I would like to know which boss would tell anyone to take it off.
5/01/2010 01:35:00 PM
Amen
to those who say this isn't the time or place for politics:
this ain't politics.
this is stand up and be counted.
As much as I want to..this is a time to honor our dead, not put a finger in J-Fled's eye. I will just ignore him as usual.
What happens when you find a suspicious lump on your body? You go to a doctor to have it tested to see if it's benign or if it's cancerous. If you ignore it you run the risk of it spreading and killing you.
J-Fled is a cancer in this department and it's time that we stop ignoring him.
Wear the ribbon.
I think that the men and women who we will be honoring tomorrow would be proud that we are standing up for what is right...and I still think that we should skip the "for the bosses" parade and meet at the Memorial. That would truly be honoring our fallen heroes.
I think it is the perfect time to show this guy what everyone thinks of him. Yes St. Jude is a time to remember the fallen...but what this fraud has done and will do to the CPD will endanger the lives of officers in the future.Show this fake what we think off him.
Be safe
and Free Cozzi!
I agree the Parade is not the time or place to exercise your freedom of speech. Tomorrow is to show love and support for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice their lives. We need to show their families that we have not forgotten them. It is not eyes right it is eyes left. It is not to show respect to the sup it is for the families. We are not doing this in support of the sup or the mayor again it is for the families. I am not a fan of either of them, but I will not under any circumstances disrespect the families of those police officers that lost their loved one or myself. I hate what has become of this department but I will not dishonor it. I hope you all think long and hard about what you are planning to do tomorrow. You will have to live with it.
This is the right place and the right time.
After over forty years on the job and over 100 stars in the memorial case, I say to you with out fear of contradiction that St. Jude Parade is the bosses' parade. They appropriated the honor the dead concept in order to serve their need to show solidarity to the public. March if you wish and for whatever reason with or without the Cozzi ribbon, but never confuse this event with the belief that the hierarchy of the CPD or the entrenched government will act in your best interests. Before anyone pops off learn how we arrived at this situation. Remember that thing about those not knowing history repeating it. Not one of us invented the job. Where we are is a work in progress.
I need at least the fingers of both hands to count personal friends who have been killed in the line of duty.
Trust me. WEAT A YELLOW LAPEL RIBBON TOMORROW MORNING!
Anonymous said...
I work in 025 and it is "Bill Cozzi Central". But in the end most of the officers are hypocrites.
The officers, on 3rd watch are all generating tons of activity. Just because a fat ass sgt. demanded activity. Then on 1st watch Lt. K.S. said "I will reward workers" and guess what? People generated tons of activity.
It is sad to say but I will say it- the officers only think about themselves. And yet then they will blame the media, the union, the mayor, etc.... but never themselves.
5/01/2010 01:01:00 PM
Amen Brother, I work at "Bill Cozzi Central", too. I know what you are talking about.
Karen and Ray Ray will be takening down names
Though I personally disagree with the idea, I did a quick search on the history of the march. Here's what I found:
"1932: Saint Jude Police League is established as an active sponsor of charities and to support Chicago officers. During the 1950s, the League initiated one of the Chicago Police Department's finest traditions: the annual march held on the first Sunday of May to honor the memory of every honorable police officer who ever served, and particularly those who died in the performance of duty."
I support Bill 100%, through our correspondence, he knows that. I think our politicians and sup are rotten and feel nothing but contempt for them. I am not an "ass-kisser", etc, as previous posts suggest as reasons for not taking part in the ribbon plan. I do, however, agree with those who feel this is not the day to express my feelings to J-Fled or anyone else. Despite the fact that Bill is an honorable police officer, he is not just a memory. He is alive and this is about the dead. Please think about the feelings of a widow or child that lost his Daddy and what thoughts they may have tomorrow. It is them that we are there to comfort tomorrow. Write to Bill tomorrow night, make your voices heard on another day. Somehow. But please, not tomorrow. It is a time to remember the dead.
Another thought: aside from thinking that they are assholes for their beliefs, when insenstive bastards protest at soldier funerals, my first thought is never politics, but rather, "how could they not respect those mourning their dead loved one. how could they do that there, at that time."
Different, I know, but please think about the families. This is our fight, not theirs.
I'm going and if I can get a yellow ribbon I will wear it!
Should have planned it a lot better. Should have had a plane pull a giant yellow ribbon across the sky which read "FREE BILL COZZI" Im sure a lot of coppers would've donated.
Just let them fall out of your pocket as you pass the reviewing stand.
The point will be made without possibility of discipline and will be visibile to everyone for duration of parade, and the clout fucks following in the units that will have to walk through it.
god bless mrs strouse what a wonderfull woman i pray for her all the time , bryan you should be proud of your mother !!! thank you m.s
holding them up is a great idea ill do it and i only have 13 years on ...dont be a bitch sellout !! hold it up , if i could i would stick it up his ass !!!!! the ribbon only
Shouldnt politicize St Judes
>>>Anonymous said...
I work in 025 and it is "Bill Cozzi Central". But in the end most of the officers are hypocrites.
The officers, on 3rd watch are all generating tons of activity. Just because a fat ass sgt. demanded activity. Then on 1st watch Lt. K.S. said "I will reward workers" and guess what? People generated tons of activity.
It is sad to say but I will say it- the officers only think about themselves. And yet then they will blame the media, the union, the mayor, etc.... but never themselves.
5/01/2010 01:01:00 PM<<<
I don't work in 025, I live in 025 and I want to thank the officers (other than you) there who generate some activity. I wish I saw them more often on 2513's Beat but I know how thin the district is on manpower. But since you are such a supercop come down to the real Westside for a while.
I will wear the ribbon with pride and dignity. I will bring a ribbon from home in case they are out when I get there.
I also suggest in order not to embarrass your boss, if you have a luncheon after the march, don't be a cheap slug. Tip your waitstaff!
David Snethen said...
When would be a better time? I really believe that the dead would side with the coppers at the parade. Stand up and spit in daley's and jfleds eye's.
Coppers have been fired and/or sent to jail for bullshit, your pension has been stolen/borrowed till its in trouble of dying!
When do you fight back?
I have partners on the wall and I'm pretty sure that being dead would not change their feelings of the assholes that run this city or the job!
They might have a say so about what you wear on the uniform whether you are on or off duty so if your told to take it off I would do so. I would like to know which boss would tell anyone to take it off.
5/01/2010 01:35:00 PM
Amen brother. jfled will put more names on the wall due to his arrogance and incompetence. Remember, you are working 99 and at risk on his order.
Thank you and God bless. What you said is what we should be saying.
Wear the ribbons in a quiet dignified manner.
Please, don't litter.
Keep them as souvenirs.
Put under the glass of desks.
Tape the to your lockers.
Put them on your district Christmas trees.
Set up model crimes scenes.
Tape them to the computer screen frames.
Use them as bookmarks.
Write or send Bill a card or letter and include it.
Stay safe, please don't litter with them.
The media reports that we are 830 officers short now. Didn't they report not long ago that the number was 2,000?
http://www.suntimes.com/news/maxedout/city/2221074,CST-NWS-overtime01.article
I'll tell you one thing, I fully support Bill Cozzi and want to see him come home where he belongs. He is one of our own. Our family. I will wear the ribbon. But I know a sh$tload of people will chicken out. Just like they did for his appeal hearing. I was there, in uniform to show my support...where were all the people that swore they were going to show up to that? I will do the same tomorrow. Showing my support for Bill doesn't mean I'm not supporting the families of our fallen brothers or showing disrespect to the fallen themselves. It's your choice people. I stand by my decision.
see nothing wrong about wearing the yellow ribbons; more importantly, if Cozzi gets a favorable court opinion, then a great fundraiser...hey, why not a fundraiser anyway?
If there are any Gold Star Family Members reading these comments, perhaps if you were to offer your thoughts on this topic, we as Police Officers could get an idea of your thoughts. We want to show our unity as a department, we want to honor our fallen, and we want you to know that you have a place in our family as well.
Respectfully,
GCG
There is case law that prohibits what a policeman can and cannot say or do while in public
There is also case law limiting in certain situations what he can say or do while off duty when the person witnessing the act knows or can infer that the person is indeed a police officer
The consequences are in most cases Administrative not criminal, but there can be consequences nonetheless
Im not an attorney. However it was explained to me once by an attorney who also happens to be a supervisor on the job.
I cant remember specific for instances but I do know that there are ways that one can suffer Administrative wrath when one thinks one is exercising one's right to "free speech"
When one is wearing the uniform, and in the public view whether one is on the clock or on his own time, it is inferred that he is a Dept member and therefore must conduct himself in a proper manner
Not that taking a day for improperly adorning one's uniform is the end of the world.
But it is possible that wearing something that could construed as bringing discredit to the Dept on one's uniform will end up being a problem
Scc, these are our brothers and sisters we're honoring tommorow/today, the ones we've run into gunfire with, the ones we've run side by side with against armed offenders. I've known a handful of the ones we're honoring and not a one of them would be angry at this. This man made a mistake, for one mistake thousands of good deeds were overlooked. If it were them who made the mistake would he do it to them? Fuck him.
WHY NOT JUST DISBAND BEFORE WE GET TO THE REVIEW STAND?
"Kiss your pension goodbye.
5/01/2010 08:04:00 PM"
Did you even bother to READ the story?
"All [new] (emphasis added) Chicago city workers should retire later with lower pension plan benefits..."
New. As in future.
chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-chicago-pension-problem-0502-20100501,0,1117475.story
"Though I personally disagree with the idea, I did a quick search on the history of the march. Here's what I found:
'1932: Saint Jude Police League is established as an active sponsor of charities and to support Chicago officers. During the 1950s, the League initiated one of the Chicago Police Department's finest traditions: the annual march held on the first Sunday of May to honor the memory of every honorable police officer who ever served, and particularly those who died in the performance of duty.'"
You just provided ammunition >in favor< of wearing the ribbon; "...honor the memory of every honorable police officer who ever served..."
Bill is honorable. He served. He deserves to be recognized.
As you pass that reviewing stand remember that it is also filled with the Gold Star family members, families of the fallen police officers we came there to honor.
What the hell will they think about thousands of yellow ribbons dropped in their face?
Cozzi wasn't their battle, not their concern, they hurt still from the tragic loss of their loved ones.
I am all for sending J-Fled the ribbons in a department envelope through dept. mail to the supe's office.
I cannot agree to wearing them and dropping them in front of the reviewing stand. I will do nothing to dishonor those families, they have nothing to do with Cozzi
He buried the results of the Morale and Stress Survey.
It's time to show that it's not just some disgruntled cops.
That it's not just a "crazy" retired sergeant.
That it wasn't the fact that we had no contract.
That a majority of the rank and file (and maybe a few bosses) are extremely unhappy with him and that he has a responsibility to keep his word; to leave if he is the cause of low morale.
If not now, then when?
P.S. It's Chicago. Everything's politics.
I went to the memorial Saturday evening with my family...it's amazing. The years go by, and slowly, the names aren't just names anymore...they are people you rode with, people you went through doors with, people you shared your brightest moments in your life with. I've been doing this for that past two years, paying my respects to the fallen on the Saturday before St. Jude.
I just cannot bring myself to marching in the parade anymore, with that boatload of IMPOSTERS in the reviewing stand, awaiting our salutes. I cannot salute shit, and that's all I see now when I gave at a photo of the Supt., Chief of Staff, the two Asst. Supts., and the Deputy Supts. they have all sold out our dept., our traditions and our history of caring for one another in order to sit under the table of Shortshanks.
I'll return to the parade and march PROUDLY when all of those hacks I mentioned have disappeared from our ranks, not a second before.
PLEASE! Those of you who have the Cozzi ribbons, hold on to them.
Some of us who couldn't make the parade would like to have one.
Thanks!
Wow only a few brave soul wore the yellow ribbon for Po Cozzi ! I wore one with pride ! I noticed the brass giving me the look of WTF are you doing? , but with 22 years on this job what can they do to me SHIT!
Anonymous said...
Please don't think I'm defending this guy....what he did to Bill Cozzi was reprehensible, and then lying about it afterwards makes it even worse....but the St Jude's Parade is the wrong time/wrong place for this kind of demonstration. The political rivalries that have formed thanks to misguided leadership from City Hall and ignorant leadership from 35th and Michigan have created the climate in which we exist today. But that's not what St Jude's is all about. It's a memorial for the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice; and I'm thinking it might be a dishonor to their memory to show our displeasure with the Department....maybe I'm being too old fashioned, but I think there's a better place and time for this.
5/01/2010 11:01:00 AM
The sad thing is, this is really the only time our voice is heard silently. I watched our Commander not even look his way as we past the stage and refuse to salute him. I saw so many officers do the same thing. After we passed, I stood back and saw the faces of disgust as police passed him. It is really a loss to this department having someone as he represnting us. It is even more sad that the Mayor has not done a thing about it. I can't wait until 2011. Mayor Daley will be defeated and he thank his $300,000.00 a year, sorry excuse for a leader J-Fled for that!
Scc, these are our brothers and sisters we're honoring tommorow/today, the ones we've run into gunfire with, the ones we've run side by side with against armed offenders.
Really John Thomas was one of them?
I was trying to pass these on to fellow officers, only to be looked at like I had three heads... Only I, my partner and my girl had them on as well as a few other P.Os from 025... I am ashamed to be walking in your midst you fucking cowards.. Save your spot and make your Bosses happy, then come and ask for tickets for retirement parties and girl scout cookies... I AM DONE
OT: WTF was Henny Penny doing on the reviewing stand today? And in 011 afterward for breakfast and then some? (She was in district until at least 1:30 p.m.)
Anonymous said...
I was trying to pass these on to fellow officers, only to be looked at like I had three heads... Only I, my partner and my girl had them on as well as a few other P.Os from 025... I am ashamed to be walking in your midst you fucking cowards.. Save your spot and make your Bosses happy, then come and ask for tickets for retirement parties and girl scout cookies... I AM DONE
5/02/2010 04:47:00 PM
I don't believe it had anything to do with being cowards. Today was a day of honoring our fallen. Perhaps we could support Bill by demonstrating at HQ. Honestly, today was not the day!
Hey, 4.47pm GFY, I didn't see anybody passing them out and I was in one of the first districts that was lined up on the way to the Planetarium.
I didn't hear anything of this until I read the blog this morning and saw the Cozzi posting, you should have started this ball rolling WEEKS AGO.
Anonymous said...
OT: WTF was Henny Penny doing on the reviewing stand today? And in 011 afterward for breakfast and then some? (She was in district until at least 1:30 p.m.)
5/02/2010 06:38:00 PM
Thats a complete lie. She was not on the Reviewing stand and so what if she went to her District. Get a life!
I was actively looking for the ribbons and could not find anyone passing them out. When asked where to get them a kind soul gave me his. Many thanks. I was proud to wear it. It will be in the station my next tour of duty.
Didn't see any yellow ribbons and not the place for it.
Signed,
One PO who has a Family Member's Star in the Case.
As a civilian I was proudly supporting your stance today to wear the Cozzi ribbons. I had one on as you all marched past. I was hoping we would see a vast sea of them. But there were only a handful.
So I'm asking this: What is wrong with you guys? Not to take this perfect opportunty to support your own. I was ashamed of you--you men and women of courage. You're also getting what you deserve if you won't stand up for yourself and one of your own.
As a civilian I was proudly supporting your stance today to wear the Cozzi ribbons. I had one on as you all marched past. I was hoping we would see a vast sea of them. But there were only a handful.
So I'm asking this: What is wrong with you guys? Not to take this perfect opportunty to support your own. I was ashamed of you--you men and women of courage. You're also getting what you deserve if you won't stand up for yourself and one of your own.
First of all, I want to thank you for your support and for attending the march.
Like most members of the Chicago Police, I am very upset for what Weis did to Cozzi. I personally march on St. Jude solely to honor our fallen officers. I believe that using the march for any other purpose would take away some of the solemn meaning for the day.
I am not criticizing anyone who chose to wear the ribbon. I am simply explaining my own choices.
"Thats a complete lie. She was not on the Reviewing stand and so what if she went to her District. Get a life"
She was next to the reviewing stand. And it isn't "her" district. Even when she was the Commander, it was never "her" district so GFY. She has never been a leader and never will be.
9:12 PM
Thanks for sharing, J-Fled the cowardly impostor.
Hey Dan animal where Were. You!
I Guess you're not a kiss Butt . I only know one
thing you got balls , not like me. 1032.
Old school POs
Not to worry. Cpt KB 025 I'm sure wrote down the names of every copper wearing the yellow ribbon and ran right to the 025 CO to rat you all out!
I THINK WE NEED TO SET UP A MARCH AROUND 35 ST. ON THE DAY COZZI REPORTED FOR HIS SENTENCE.
WE NEED ALL OUR PEOPLE OUT THEIR MARCHING IN ONE LINE AROUND POLICE HQD. WEARING THE YELLOW RIBBONS, E V E R Y O N E !!!!!!!
LETS MAN UP PEOPLE!! SHOW HIM WE SUPPORT OUR OWN.
F.O.P. I CHALLENGE YOU TO ORGANIZE THIS MARCH.
W.GODINEZ 013-DIST.
That's what I thought!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
9:12 PM
Thanks for sharing, J-Fled the cowardly impostor.
5/02/2010 11:21:00 PM
#1 Fuck You unless one of your family member's Star is in the Case.
#2 I support and have written to Bill many times. The City and Department fucked him.
#3 Lt. James E. O'Connor #434 005
EOW-28JAN70.
#4 Go Fuck Yourself.
Where's the results of the morale survey???/Whatever happened to that?
just axin
Anonymous said...
"Thats a complete lie. She was not on the Reviewing stand and so what if she went to her District. Get a life"
She was next to the reviewing stand. And it isn't "her" district. Even when she was the Commander, it was never "her" district so GFY. She has never been a leader and never will be.
5/02/2010 11:14:00 PM
Sorry dude, it is HER district and so what if you are pissed because she would not let you wanna be clout fucks continue to do fucked up shit in this shit hole of a District. Believe me, many of us miss her. The shit that is going on around here is just stupid. She definately has more balls than you. Oh, that is what you are pissed about! You expect her to look like a lost puppy dog and live her life sad and distraught. Hold your head up Henny Penny, make em sweat! I like that about her, I am going to have to ask her out!
"He buried the results of the Morale and Stress Survey.
It's time to show that it's not just some disgruntled cops.
That it's not just a "crazy" retired sergeant.
That it wasn't the fact that we had no contract.
That a majority of the rank and file (and maybe a few bosses) are extremely unhappy with him and that he has a responsibility to keep his word; to leave if he is the cause of low morale.
If not now, then when?
P.S. It's Chicago. Everything's politics."
Amen, brother!
"Where's the results of the morale survey???/Whatever happened to that?"
The powers that be decided it was unnecessary; morale is great!
Stress is non-existent on CPD!
It's a freakin' love fest!
"Though I personally disagree with the idea [of wearing the yellow ribbons], I did a quick search on the history of the march. Here's what I found:
'1932: Saint Jude Police League is established as an active sponsor of charities and to support Chicago officers. During the 1950s, the League initiated one of the Chicago Police Department's finest traditions: the annual march held on the first Sunday of May to honor the memory of every honorable police officer who ever served, and particularly those who died in the performance of duty.'"
You just provided ammunition >in favor< of wearing the ribbon; "...honor the memory of every honorable police officer who ever served..."
Bill is honorable. He served. He deserves to be recognized.
There but for the grace of God, go I. (and I'll bet many of you)
Anonymous said...
I work in 025 and it is "Bill Cozzi Central". But in the end most of the officers are hypocrites.
The officers, on 3rd watch are all generating tons of activity. Just because a fat ass sgt. demanded activity. Then on 1st watch Lt. K.S. said "I will reward workers" and guess what? People generated tons of activity.
It is sad to say but I will say it- the officers only think about themselves. And yet then they will blame the media, the union, the mayor, etc.... but never themselves.
5/01/2010 01:01:00 PM
Noone is doing anything because anyone "demands" it of us. We work because it's 3rd watch in a busy district and shit falls into our laps.
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