St. Jude's March
Almost no media coverage. The Tribune had a series of photographs on their BreakingNews site, but other than that, coverage seemed scanty at best.
There have also appeared in our comment sections a number of denigrating posts about the those wearing yellow ribbons or the perceived lack of yellow ribbons at the march. We don't know what parade they attended, but the yellow ribbons were very much in evidence from where we were. We were told there were only 2,000 Cozzi ribbons printed and we saw a few hundred at least - some worn behind stars, some interwoven with the traditional blue ones, some blowing in the light breeze. The 025th District was overly represented with yellow ribbons - we counted over 100 in the rank and file blue shirts.
All in all, a very respectful and dignified parade. Well done.
There have also appeared in our comment sections a number of denigrating posts about the those wearing yellow ribbons or the perceived lack of yellow ribbons at the march. We don't know what parade they attended, but the yellow ribbons were very much in evidence from where we were. We were told there were only 2,000 Cozzi ribbons printed and we saw a few hundred at least - some worn behind stars, some interwoven with the traditional blue ones, some blowing in the light breeze. The 025th District was overly represented with yellow ribbons - we counted over 100 in the rank and file blue shirts.
All in all, a very respectful and dignified parade. Well done.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
81 Comments:
What's with the blurry action shot photos? Were we really marching that fast? Some joke of a photojournalist more interested in being "artistic" than actually capturing the moment.
This thing has turned into a circus. So to all you people saying this wasn't the place to wear the ribbon. I'm wondering if you said anything to the people that brough their dogs and had them pissing and crapping all over the parade route and gold star park. Face it how many would show up if this wasn't spring inspection?
And of course the press was not allowed to take a picture of a single yellow ribbon. That would have made Shortshanks and J-Fledger Hoover very angry and they might pout or something. This city could be second to none if it wasn't for our leadership (or lack thereof)
I mentioned not seeing any yellow ribbons in a previous thread. Obviously you felt it was denigrating as you failed to post it. It ws not meant that way at all. I would have loved to have seen the ribbons and would have loved to see the look on the faces of the bosses at the reviewing stand. But as I stated I did not see any. I did see plenty of people who don't know the proper way to wear a dress uniform and that I find disgraceful but a yellow ribbon in support of a policeman who has been railroaded is not a disgrace. Perhaps it is the way things are set up at the march but there is no longer the opportunity to see everyone the way there was when we were on Michigan Ave.
I saw some of the parade on Channel 2 News last night. They showed several parts of the parade.
I spoke with a Gold Star Family member late last night, asking them about the Free Bill Cozzi ribbons. The response was emphatic, and encouraging. I was told, "You wear that ribbon, he needs to be remembered too!"
GCG
What a shame this event and the proud police who participate are now forced to take a backseat and placed on park district property in a remote area while we cater to all the bullshit parades, races, rally's that are allowed in our city. What happened to the Proud march we participated in along Michigan, then off to breakfast?
Today's march? What a shame the Superintendent stood alone at the reviewing stand. Where were all the other exempts that were supposed to be there, and be there on time? Where was our Mayor? The only thing we're guaranteed at St. Jude now days? Is the free parking. That's because all the damn meters and restrictions placed around the city to generate revenue.
Tell them it's an immigrant march & they'll be all over it.
It was outstanding. for all the shit we've been through.
I stayed home and slept in, something everybody should of done
Instead of going to the parade and marching for the bosses to look down on you, everyone should of gone to a church, synogoge or mosque of your choice and lit a candle and prayed for all our fallen comrades in private.
It seemed like a better turn out than last year. The rain held off and it was all very pleasant.
It just amazes me that for one hour on a Sunday morning Da Mayo cannot get his nasty ass out of bed and walk the four blocks to see and honor what keeps this city afloat. The difference between law and order is the thin blue line. Remember it not just the loss of over 500 coppers. It is the loss of over 9,800 who were never able to return to work due to severe injuries due to being shot, stabbed, beaten, injured in car accidents, ECT I only saw two politicians who showed up to honor our parade. You would think this being a election year the reviewing stand would have been overflowing. It is obvious that the thin blue line is not important enough to say "Thank You for standing on that Wall" Jack N.
The two politicans I saw were Gene Schulter and Forest Claypool if there were others please post it may sway my vote for the up coming elections. Thanks!
Who took photos for CPD?
St Judes 2010-It appears that the CPD has reconciled it's differences with J-Fled and they all held hands and sang "kumbaya." Too many forgot about Cozzi and Haymaker and saluted the "man that ran". Hair gels milling around simply happy they can carry a gun and show it to their girlfriends,the crusties dreaming about overtime and special, they all drank the May batch of koolaide and believe that Dugan "has their backs" and that if they work hard they will get a puppy or the marine unit. Stand by as this fun filled summer becomes a nightmare for many because of the scum they saluted this day.
Does anyone know if the guy from Memories in Motion (think that is the name)was out there?
Or does anyone know if he is selling a DVD of the parade?
Thanks,
189
I believe there needs to be a thread about the location of march. I know you ve covered this before, but it needs to be brought up again. I know they want the march to be near Memorial Park, and that's fine. However, isn't one of the main purposes also to bring light to the fact of why we are marching. NO ONE sees us where we are at, except the officers families that come to support, which is appreciated.
You brought it up, No media coverage, Its disgusting.
We need to start an active petition to get the march moved back to Michigan ave.
Talked to a friend who works at 35th st. She claims city going to get rid of senority for everything they can. This tactic will be another way to control us. The FOP as well as each one of us better try to stop this.
Most moving experience, too bad the powers to be allowed this statement of graditude for the sacrifices of men and women who gave their all be diminished by the route taken to the memorial.
The route could easily be south on Michigan to Roosevelt and east to the memorial. We must take steps to change this for next year. Hopefully the new FOP leadership will make this a signature of their independence from Daley because Markie fell right in line and allowed and assisted in the present route.
The continued NO SHOW by Daley should be the last nail in his removal from office. For any Chicago Police Officer or member of his/her family to vote for Daley for Mayor would in effect desecrate the very souls we honor.
Wharej
Unit 603
I was very happy to see the number of officers that attended. Neither I nor my partner was going. I am glad our Sergeant took the time to remind me that this is for our brothers and sisters who have died, not for our Commander, Lucy Moy who should have been nothing more than a P.O., nor for our Superintendent who will go down in history as the absolute worst Superintendent in the history of the Chicago Police Department.
I am so happy that the numbers are trending upward. I feel sorry for our citizens, but maybe once they get fed up, the Mayor will finally listen and send Jfled and his $300,000.00 a year salary that the tax payers are paying, packing.
One last note, the Recognition Ceremony is fast approaching. Brust gets an FBI pension and a Police Salary of over 150,000.00 a year. Why did he not sell ONE ticket or even buy any tickets to the ceremony that is designed to recognize us for our most heroic efforts and to raise money and recognize our fallen or those that died the previous year. He returned tickets. Get this, so did your Assistant Superintendent Beatrice Cuello. Ask her how many tickets she purchased. Maybe one for herself. She is another being paid way beyond her level of competence. They had the nerve to have that conversation ear shot of someone I trust. I am only pointing these two out because last I checked the make a hell of a lot more money than us and represent upper management that is supposed to set an example. It’s funny how all the Commanders were stuck paying for tickets, but not those whose pensions far surpasses mine. I work harder in one hot weekend than either one of them do in a year!
By the way, where can I get a Cozzi ribbon? Bring back Chalky!
We should leave our cars at the park and march on Michigan Av next year. If its good enough for Oprah...
I liked seeing J Fled salute us! :)
025 has always been an "activist" district. Alumni include Bill Cozzi, The Gallows and Sgt. Northen.
We need more units like 025.
J-FLED THE COWARD WAS WEARING OUR UNIFORM AGAIN.
Cmon, manufactured outrage over Arizona's plan to use the POLICE to enforce the LAW (weird and sinister, ain't it?) makes a much better story.
Reporters get to say "racist" and feel good about themselves. Who can put a price on that?
Parking sucked it took me over 1 hour to get out and 45 min to get in.
It's been nearly eleven weeks since the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel heard oral arguments in U.S. v Cozzi, Case No. 09-2648 on Thursday, February 18th.
When their written opinion is finally posted, you can check at:
www.ca7.uscourts.gov
Click on "OPINIONS" in the left column and enter Case No. 09-2648
PRAY for a reversal.
Well...
At least THIS time the cloven-hoofed imp didn't have his underlings at the Park District "acidentally intentionally" liberally fertilize the posies along the march route with the freshest and rankest of manure within mere days if not hours before we marched.
Anybody remember that cute little stunt?
First Responders = Second Class Citizens in Chicago.
Everything that's wrong with this city has been twisted to have CPD as the root cause by the Daley Inc. media spin machine.
Hole in every city agency budget?
...Blame CPD.
Out of control murder and mayhem on City streets?
...Blame CPD.
Sour local economy, people eating their 401K's, losing their jobs, and short selling their homes?
...You greedy coppers with your overtime, early retirements, sweet pensions & medical benefits and union (hah, funny) memberships are to blame because you won't share the pain of people who are pissed because they stood in the wrong line! (sarcasm of course!) It was in the papers so it must be true, right? (more sarcasm)
The majority seem only interested in making the Police out to be the enemy... Daley Inc. is thrilled because no one is asking them hard questions about 20+ years of high order criminality, theft, incompetence, malfeasance and just low-brow fuckery inflicted on the public.
In turn, they have a Police Department dangerously close to caring very little about anything other than physical, mental, emotional and financial survival while trying to mitigate any potential harm the public, media and the organization can and will inflict at the slightest pretext.
This city is gone insane...
Perhaps the Policeman SHOULD care less and be more selfish, defensive and less willing to sacrifice themselves or their time.
...Everyone else does it. Right?
Isn't that the crux of the matter? Policemen care so they continue to put up with being marginalized, degraded and insulted because there is work to be done? (Read between the lines)
Intentionally being starved to death of manpower, resources, equipment and training?
Maybe someone DOESN'T want the Police to be truly effective... Why not?
Oh yeah, that's right... It's all the fault of the Police that things are the way they are.
Pardon the rant SCC...
Glad to have been among our Police bretheren yesterday... We march not just because, but in spite of.
J-fled... You are a mean and hateful son of a bitch! Take off that uniform you high priced whore, you! How DARE YOU wear what so many men and women have made holy by virtue of their sacrifice! You mock their sacrifice by wearing that uniform on THEIR DAY OF REMEMBRANCE?
What manner of CREATURE are you?
What kind of people raised you up and call you their Son?
You are the Son an upright father damns to Hell and the devil from his death-bed, if not every moment he draws a breath.
Oh wait... you already serve shortshanks, the devil himself.
Thank goodness you can only inflict yourself upon some cats. Your progency would have been objects of much pity since children cannot pick their parents.
You're hollow and cast no shadow...
As someone who has a family member on the wall, I don't agree with those that say that St. Jude is not the place to wear those ribbons. Wearing those ribbons took nothing away from those honored on that wall, but it showed solidarity and made a big statement. Big statements need to be made at this point with the way this department is taking us.
I just learned that through the sale of the sky blue rubber "Free Bill Cozzi" wristbands, some angels from the 25th District have raised nearly $7000. At Bill's request, all proceeds will go to the Police Memorial Fund.
Like my first years in Fillmo', I'm proud to say my last assignment was at the Fightin' 25th District.
Only saw coverage on Chnl 5 NBC news. That was it.
Media exisence has been on the decline ever since we moved to the museum campus. They either can't find the place or it's to much trouble to get close with their equipment. Bring it back to Michigan avenue. Redirect the march so it finishes at the Memorial. We can go south on Michigan from say Balbo then east on Roosevelt to the Memorial.
Channel 2 did a very short segment on the march, no mention of the yellow ribbons though.
I couldent get a ribbon!
What a nice day for the parade. A really good feeling to be a police officer and represent the department. Loved the fact the parade started on time. Tough break for the officer who had his car crash into the wall on Lake Shore Drive coming to the parade. There had to be some people really late to the parade cause it was right at the turn to get into the parking lot. That's why it is so important to plan ahead and leave early to attend this annual event. Breakfast was great afterwards with all the officers getting together at the district.
Sorry as a 25 year veteran I can't agree with you this time. I marched for the fallen and not for the politics. I never missed a St Jude march and only have 4 to go. The yellow ribbons did not belong there.
..........what was the deal with the car accident on the LSD northbound lanes? It tied up traffic for miles, preventing officers to park.
Any word on retro checks? That money would be nice with summer starting up.
I think next year the ST JUDE PARADE should be held in HEGEWISCH. Baltimore Avenue would be the perfect place to march and show the gangbangers what the Chicago Police Department is all about. HOO-RAH!
The Politicians and especially Mayor Daley and the media simply do NOT care about this event!
But let pookie get shot by the poleez and they have microphones from all the news media stuck in their nappy haired faces, while they hold a picture of the deceased from eight grade!
This City is FUCKED UP!
Over 2,000 miniature Crime Scene Tape ribbons were handed out and several hundred were seen in and around the parade.
The recognizable police icons were there to call attention to the plight of Officer Bill Cozzi, who but for the Grace of God could be any one of us.
God Bless our Fallen, and their families, and those wronged by the system which puts political greed over honor.
J-Fled must working detectives overtime checking department phone and computer records, sending them out of town to ribbon manufacturers to find the source. That's a nice violation of the First Amendment Order.
025 was well represented with the ribbons that someone made for us (thank you) I will never forget the contempt and hate I saw on the faces on both sides of the review stand. They saw us coming and dreaded it ! Mr. weis, Your Cozzi chicken has come home to roost.
Almost 1600 hours and STILL no comments...
WTF!?
Did masters finally figure you out.....?
I hope not!
Was J-Fled arrested for impersonating the police?
Channel 2 was the only mainstream media that posted the parade on the 10 o'clock news.
The media is too busy pandering to the poor illegals screaming, yelling and marching demanding their rights. We are living the destruction of America.
the next parade will be down 79th street or division, it will be the next spring initiative they come with.
www.musicalmemoriesinmotion.com, or look at the st. baldricks site for the link re: 189 said
few observations:
1- Tom Byrne standing next to Weis, probably one of the most liked guys in the exempt ranks, was that done so people would actually look in Weis' direction?
2- Henny Penny standing in line with the exempts with big smile on her face like she new the fix was in.
3-Why does the detective division, assest forfeiture, and other "non-under cover units" not have to wear the uniform? They can't break it out for one day? At least they should be all the same, say black or navy blue suits. I saw a few white, beige, light brown, etc. Am I being picky wanting as many in uniform as possible?
Memories in motion is P.O. Greg Giuliani from 017. Great Photographer and great Guy.
3-Why does the detective division, assest forfeiture, and other "non-under cover units" not have to wear the uniform? They can't break it out for one day? At least they should be all the same, say black or navy blue suits. I saw a few white, beige, light brown, etc. Am I being picky wanting as many in uniform as possible?
5/03/2010 07:07:00 PM
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Not at all. I think the backwards Kangol cap I saw marching by was one of the more tasteless displays I saw down there.
2- Henny Penny standing in line with the exempts with big smile on her face like she new the fix was in.
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She probably does. There's no way Weis would let her stand there, otherwise.
3-Why does the detective division, assest forfeiture, and other "non-under cover units" not have to wear the uniform? They can't break it out for one day? At least they should be all the same, say black or navy blue suits. I saw a few white, beige, light brown, etc. Am I being picky wanting as many in uniform as possible?
5/03/2010
TOTALLY AGREE with you....Detective Division, OCD etc SHOULD BE IN UNIFORM.....
Any word on retro checks? That money would be nice with summer starting up.
5/03/2010 02:17:00 PM
If after all that has been said and written about the contract you don't know have an idea when the retro check is comming YOU DON'T DESERVE IT!
When I was a TCA i marched in it and it was down Michigan Ave thats where it should be.
I believe there needs to be a thread about the location of march. I know you ve covered this before, but it needs to be brought up again. I know they want the march to be near Memorial Park, and that's fine. However, isn't one of the main purposes also to bring light to the fact of why we are marching. NO ONE sees us where we are at, except the officers families that come to support, which is appreciated.
You brought it up, No media coverage, Its disgusting.
We need to start an active petition to get the march moved back to Michigan ave.
5/03/2010 08:10:00 AM
The former super decided to have it changed to the park so he could use the event to garner more support ($) for the memorial fund. It isn't about us or the fallen officers. It's about making the cashola. I heard Dave Bayless a former cpd director of news affairs is now is a salaried employee of the memorial foundation. Dave don't go know where the money aint so go figure. The parade is nothing if the citizens can't participate and see what we are marching for. It also ain't shit if we can't see our friends from other units. The way it's set up now, you can't find anyone. Put it back on Michigan! We have a say if we all stick together.
When it was time to approach the review stand and orders for us "Eyes Left," our unit/district continued to look strait and blew them off.
For all PO's who did this IN OTHER UNITS I salute you! FUCK THOSE ASSHOLES. This will be his last St. Jude for OUR fallen. Let the count down begin!
At the end of the parade I saw an exempt with 3 stars on his uniform (not going to name names but u can figure it out), pick up one of the yellow ribbons off the ground. He smiled as he looked at it and put it in his pocket. All of you coppers that are bitching about Daley not being there, who the fuck cares!!! 90% of us don't want him at St. Judes. We all know how he feels about CPD.
i am a detective and could not agree more with the comments regarding the uniform,,,,every detective should be in uniform at st. judes
Any body notice Henny Penny standing there with the 11th district guide on in civilian dress? She's baaaaack. We are doomed, there is no honor among thieves and that's who's running the Department.
All officers including Detectives should wear the uniform to honor or fallen brothers and sisters on St. Jude's. the only reason they don't is because they look down on the uniform guys and it would be beneath them to wear a uniform. J-Fed, however, should NEVER wear the uniform he hasn't earned. It sickens me every time I see him wear it.
As a guy with 13 on, and a few people who are on that wall, I march for them. I take umbrage with the notion that people only show because of spring inspection. If that is the only reason you came, stay home, I'll march by myself
your a handjob
I stayed home and slept in, something everybody should of done
Because you're a poor excuse for a policeman who has no respect for our fallen or their families that show up year after year, stand on that dais to see us march by. You are a jagoff...
"Am I being picky wanting as many in uniform as possible?"
Picky? No, but don't forget; the majority of police officers killed in the line of duty are uniformed, not all of them are.
Any word on retro checks? That money would be nice with summer starting up.
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contract hasnt even been signed off by city council yet....dork mid august we MIGHT get the checks...and thats a very big might.. if the city council rejects it then your lookin at about a year.
"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 a few of you, too)
"Where's the results of the morale survey???/Whatever happened to that?
just axin"
No need. Morale's great!
We've got the best and the brightest as bosses. The mayor loves us. The public can't get enough of us.
Now get out there and write some ANOVs!
"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."
Couldn't have said it better myself!
I'm not a democrat most of the time, yet I recall reading a story about a democratic Mayor that donated her Kidney to an acquaintance of hers out in the east coast. I was very moved by the event and for a moment left my cynicism behind.
I wish someone would put this lady in for a nobel peace prize. That takes a lot of guts.
"TOTALLY AGREE with you....Detective Division, OCD etc SHOULD BE IN UNIFORM....."
---I agree, Marching in suits??? WTF? I think it looks very unprofessional.
GEU
" Anonymous said...
What's with the blurry action shot photos? Were we really marching that fast? Some joke of a photojournalist more interested in being "artistic" than actually capturing the moment.
5/03/2010 12:11:00 AM"
They wanted to blurrrrr the Cozzi Ribbons.
"Anonymous said...
Who took photos for CPD?
5/03/2010 05:59:00 AM"
The Graphic Arts Unit, they will be busy air brushing out all the Cozzi Ribbons. Copies available through your C.O.s office.
Maybe they can fill in the Yellow Streak down Jody’s back or illustrate a version of
The Emperors New Clothes.
"Anonymous said...
I couldent get a ribbon!
5/03/2010 01:15:00 PM"
Keep looking, more later, none were sold, they were Bill's Birthday Present from a friend, and were done to keep some pride and fight on this job. No Department resources were used.
Sorry that more were not available and more widely distrbuted. They were litterly a flash inspriation at the last moment. We hope and pray that Bill will be free soon and Jody will be gone.
As a memeber of the Gold Star Families who is anyone to say that their loss is greater than another. Bill Cozzi has lost his freedom and what was his life. He served his punishment and then was given another. Tell me how many gang members get that. How fair is that? I honestly believe all of the fallen where standing up in heaven cheering you on. As i told Bill in a recent letter, only one person can say they had the greatest loss - Jesus Christ. If you are a true believer you understand.
NorthSide said...
It's been nearly eleven weeks since the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel heard oral arguments in U.S. v Cozzi, Case No. 09-2648 on Thursday, February 18th.
When their written opinion is finally posted, you can check at:
www.ca7.uscourts.gov
Click on "OPINIONS" in the left column and enter Case No. 09-2648
PRAY for a reversal.
5/03/2010 09:43:00 AM
you can use this link, if it comes through OK.
http://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/fdocs/docs.fwx?caseno=09-2648&submit=showdkt&yr=09&num=2648
FREE BILL COZZI Ribbons were given to the FOP Office, did anyone notice if any of the elected officials were wearing the ribbons?
"TOTALLY AGREE with you....Detective Division, OCD etc SHOULD BE IN UNIFORM....."
---I agree, Marching in suits??? WTF? I think it looks very unprofessional.
GEU
5/04/2010 03:41:00 AM
---I also agree. I'm in OCD and have no idea why we're not in uniform. For the moron saying we wear suits because we look down on uniformed p.o.'s, you sir win the Asshat award for today. Do you really think we have a say in what we wear to St. Jude?!
A sergeant in my district told me that many, many supervisors in our district and others wear ribbons that they never earned. It is quite common.
I'm a Detective, And I have no problem putting the uniform on for St. Jude
SCC, I also feel that EVERYONE who participates in the yearly St. Jude March should appear IN A SPRING DRESS UNIFORM.
Any officer who gets killed in the line of duty should be able to be buried there, other wise that is just another attraction of Daley's.
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