Officer Killed - South Side (UPDATED)
Word trickling in - officer shot on the south side, possibly 61st and Racine.
Will update as able.
UPDATE: Chicago Breaking News:
Will update as able.
UPDATE: Chicago Breaking News:
A Chicago police officer and another person were shot near West 61st Street and South Racine Avenue at about 3:50 p.m., officials said.
The shooting occurred at a police facility used to house special units. Preliminary reports indicate the officer was shot in the head while walking out of the building.
Ambush? This is not good at all.
Shooter in custody and wounded. Chicago Breaking News changing the story as we try to update. Sorry if the links are out of date as soon as we post them.
UPDATE: Channel 5 reporting the Officer has died of his wounds.
UPDATE: Police Officer Thor Soderberg was shot and killed on today's date following a struggle with an offender who disarmed him. He leaves behind a wife and countless friends and coworkers.
We apologize for deleting numerous comments listing Officer Soderberg's name prior to proper notifications being made. That is standard practice here. We also had to delete a number of comments placing blame for the officer's death. There is a time and a place for those types of comments and this isn't the time or the place.
Shooter in custody and wounded. Chicago Breaking News changing the story as we try to update. Sorry if the links are out of date as soon as we post them.
UPDATE: Channel 5 reporting the Officer has died of his wounds.
UPDATE: Police Officer Thor Soderberg was shot and killed on today's date following a struggle with an offender who disarmed him. He leaves behind a wife and countless friends and coworkers.
We apologize for deleting numerous comments listing Officer Soderberg's name prior to proper notifications being made. That is standard practice here. We also had to delete a number of comments placing blame for the officer's death. There is a time and a place for those types of comments and this isn't the time or the place.
Labels: officer down
posted by SCC at 4:34 PM
157 Comments:
God not again. My prayers are with you officer.
God Bless the officer, I pray he pulls through
My prayers to the officer and all the C.P.D. My God hold all of you in his arms. I am so sorry.
Heard it happened in the parking lot of the old 7th District, which is still a police facility.
Word is he is KIA.... God bless.
RIP officer. I wonder how long the rap sheet of offender is and how many chances he has been given?
So sad to hear that the officer succumbed to his injuries. RIP.
ABC-7 5pm news has the PO deceased.
Unbelievable.
Ch 7 just announced that the Officer has passed away. Thought and prayers for the Officer's family.
RIP. Another police officer's life taken senselessly. My sympathies to the family.
RIP
I just got word that the officer didn't make it. My condolences go out to the CFD family on this loss.
Guys it is time to step up and take this city back from these POS.
CFD
Very sorry to hear this.
Rip Thor, there's one officer I would go through a door with any day. You will be missed an your experience will be missed
17:08hrs
Channel 5 reporting that the PO is DOA and the offender is wounded and in custody. Also they stated that the PO was intervening in a "crime" in progress when the shooting took place.
I'm at a total loss for words. My condolences go out to the officers family.
Fucking animals....RIP brother.
God Bless Officer and his Family
May His soul rest in peace
St. Michael pray for us
An officer down and all the news is talking about is Lebron James!
---not a cop
I Pray for all of us!! I was watching channel five and I knew I heard her say a cop was killed, then she changed it and started talking about lsd. no one was saying anything. even chicagobreakingnews has no info. I knew I could hear the truth here!! GOD please help the officer and his family!!!!
God rest the slain officer.
Too bad the scumbag murderer has survived.
Oh God, not again. Prayers to the family.
Just heard the horrible news, my prayers and heartfelt sorrow go out to the family.
Can anyone verify if this is true? Just got word the PO checked off from OP Safe School and was ambushed from behind and shot in the head?
Godspeed Officer; you've served your fellow man well. May God grant you eternal rest, and your loved ones peace.
GODSPEED
RIP, officer. This is a shame. I'm glad they have the animal who did this in custody.
R.I.P.
Can't we just put a match to Englewood & be done with it for good?
just a citz
This officer was shot as I was getting off work in my north side district. I am near retirement but still, after all these years, when I hear a policeman has been killed I feel an anger and a sadness that is hard to explain to non-police.
Condolences and prayers to the family who, about now, is getting the shocking news that their loved one will not be coming home today.
Remember always this officer and never forget who makes this police department run several thousand officers under strength.
Rest in peace brother.
So sad, whatever you guys need just ask us.
Bad guy in custody is a major step.
Deepest sympathies... What can u say about a race of people who have no respect for anything? Now a well respected police officer has lost his life by doing his job, trying to help people who just don't care about anything.
police officer shot outside a police facility and we're forced to work one man units
fop , please organize a march on city hall , I don't care if city hires , but city must be forced to hire back off duty police officers to man all cars 2 man
protect our boys and girls in blue
God Bless the CPD
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND HIS CPD BROTHERS AND SISTERS,MY HE REST IN PEACE, FROM A CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER.
I guess it is official we are fair game...
Godspeed Brother and to the savages that do this fuck all you animals!@!
they transported the pos killer to Christ should of been going to the morgue or holy cross!
RIP Brother in blue.
4 OR 5 ONE MAN CARS AND NO WAGON EVERY NIGHT IN OO7!THIS PLACE IS SPINNIN OUT OF CONTROL!WE NEED MANPOWER AND 2 B UN CUFFED!!GOD BLESS U OFFICER!THATS 3 FRIENDS I LOST NOW!!
R.I.P. Officer
May he RIP. :(
Suntimes reported the following
A Chicago Police officer was shot in the head and killed this afternoon during an apparent robbery outside a South Side police facility.
The officer was shot at 3:48 p.m. at 61st and Racine — the old Englewood District police station that is now used by the department’s targeted response and gang enforcement units.
The officer was an instructor at the police academy who was temporarily assigned for a week to work the street as part of police Supt. Jody Weis’ summer anti-crime initiative, sources said.
He was shot in the head in a parking lot outside the facility in an apparent robbery attempt. At least one other officer shot the suspected robber in the chest, but he was not killed, the sources said.
Police have not released the officer’s name pending notification of his family
SO VERY SAD. PRAYERS FOR THE OFFICER AND FAMILY.
God Bless the Officer's family...may we be there for them in their time of need.
God Bless the family.
My heart is heavy for the third time this year.
Please, brothers and sisters, be safe every single day. I do not want to feel like this a fourth time in 2010, or ever again for that matter.
R.I.P.
Damn animals...ALL OFF THEM!
God Speed brother. May God bless you and your family.
May you rest in peace Officer. Please everyone carry a back up gun.
My heart is with his family. God bless them.
Sorry... From a CFD guy
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/officer-involved-shooting-racine-61st-97976009.html
RIP Officer. Condolences CPD.
RIP brother..just woke up and heard the sad news..pissed off
He was a great guy, a friend to everyone. What ashame and what a loss. I saw the man daily and never once was he without a smile or a friendly greeting. You will be missed buddy.
RIP, officer.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE
RIP
I've been having to say this far to frequently lately...RIP Officer. You will be missed.
Brother, you now join those before you as that revered product of... "Chicago's Finest."
RIP
Where is the OUTRAGE from the reverends on this murder. Where are the protestors? UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE.
My sincere condolences to his family. God Bless and thank you for your years of service!
RIP Officer. My prayers to your family.
Rest in Peace Officer! My prayers are with your family tonight. I never knew you but I am heartbroken. Your death is unforgiveable and I pray that God rewards you for your service.
CPD - 11 years
May this Officer R.I.P.My prayers and condolences go out to his family!
Rest in peace. Thank you for your service, and may your family find some comfort in the knowledge that you gave your life for the right cause; not like the parasites that prey upon the weaker, but as one who stood up to the parasites.
When will it stop?
Do the inhabitants of Englewood want it to stop?
Does society need it to stop?
Does the political will to make it stop exist?
Will those who have an active interest in keeping this foolishness in play whether by design, not so benign neglect or moral atrophy and pure cowardice(shortshanks, the runnin' dog clergy, the alderfools, the resolute non-contributors and even j-fled) finally find enough spine to actually put concrete steps in place to bring this madness to an end?
no one worth a damn, gives a good damn other than the Police who pay the freight for trying to bring some semblance of order from chaos.
We pray for our departed brother, his family and his family in blue.
May a special hot fire be stoked for the offender(s).
We didn't create this crisis in Englewood or other garden spots of the city.
We're tired of seeing our brothers being taken away from us.
We're tired of shortshanks, the alderfools & j-fled's empty words of false gratitude and eye-wiping for bright T.V. lights.
In their eyes the only good copper is a dead one.
They take special joy in telling us in every way possible how little we mean in their grand plans and how replaceable/disposable they think we are. The people take this for gospel and follow their lead.
"They said it was just another Cop..."
May God mercifully and gently accept the soul of this officer. I had a chance to briefly work with him and knew him to be a kind, funny and gentle soul. His death saddens my heart and my prayers are extended to his family. Those of us at the Academy mourn his sensless loss.
He was a hero whose strength was displayed most in his kind demeanor. His bravery and commitment isproven through his sacrifice.
Godspeed, Officer. Rest well.
"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, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was 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 just too 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 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 your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
R.I.P. MY BROTHER.
God bless our officers. Another hero cut down.
May GOD bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand.
Please watch over us.....
Rip brother thank you for your services!!! God bless you and your family
Retired Task Force,
Godspeed, Officer; may God Bless your family and the CPD.
Stay safe all.
I want to hear my union pounding on the doors of city council inciting them to hire more police to give us better facilities to work in this is bull shit this needs to stop and if our union continues to sit by the mayor in the corner vote them the fuck out they are useless!!!!!! We need police and more of us
Rest In Peace Sir... My heart goes out to all officers of the CPD. May God Bless and keep watch over all of you at all times.
Former PPO
Sorry for this loss
Rest in peace! Thank you to all of you police officers who go out there everyday to protect us!
Seriously, wtf is going on out here?
Condolences from you're brothers and sisters in blue from NYC.
R>I>P May god watch over him and his family
God bless the officer and his family
CCSO
Dear GOD, accept our brother with open arms, give him your grace and love.
When we escorted him down Ashland to go to the ME the crews of at the three fire houses on the route turned out and saluted the entire procession. I was moved by this gesture. Thank you CFD.
Rest in Peace, for you truly are a hero. When I heard you had died, I sat and thought about how fragile life is, especially for those of us who are sworn to serve and protect. I also thought about the FOOLS like Daley, O'Keefe, Masters, et al, and how they don't give a damn about us.
Stick together, brothers and sisters in blue, for our unity is often all we have to protect us.
ALL GAVE SOME,SOME GAVE ALL!
Very sorry for your loss C.P.D. Another senseless tragedy. May your hearts heal and may we never forget his sacrifice.
No words can describe the sorrow mixed with the hate I feel right now.I pray for your family Brother..and WISH for swift Justice and a warning to the rest of the scum...its on...Lost In fillmore 011 days BIG BLK HARLEY
He was in my class in the Academy and was a class act. My prayers go out to his family. Anyone in 99-5 please check you Dept e-mail.
I am so sorry. My prayers tonight are for him and his family, and for all LEO's health and safety.
It is a sad day when the men who try to protect us die! I will keep his family, friends, and brothers in blue in my prayers. I hope this makes people realize how we are not safe and we need to respect cops more and realize how they are hear to help us!!
ISP Troop said:
( Romans 14: 7-9 ) " For none of us lives in himself, and none dies to himself; For if we live, we live to the Lord, or if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ died and rose again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living."
I ask in Jesus name that an Angel of God from Heaven carried our Brother Home to Heaven. Amen
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
God Speed. We all feel the loss. May God bless the family of this officer and the CPD family.
Loving wishes and prayers to this Officer's family and friends.
Godspeed to the Officer. May he now rest in the Lord's embrace.
Prayers for every Chicago Police Department Officer...yet another brother.
You have no idea how much we citizens value, respect and honor your courage.
Rest in peace my brother!!! My payers to you and yuor familiy.
ITS TIME LIKE THESE THAT WE MUST REMEMBER WE ARE NOT BLACK,WHITE HISPANIC ETC...WE ARE ALL POLICE OFFICERS WITH A COMMON PURPOSE..JUST A ...WE ARE ALL BLUE PEOPLE,AND ALL WE HAVE OUT THERE IS EACH OTHER!!!
Rest in peace Officer
Dearest Lord and Savior. Please accept our Brother in blue in heaven with you. Give his family the grace of your love so they can get through this terrible time. R.I.P.
May God bless Officer Thor SODERBERG and give strength to his wife and family.
I would like to offer my condolences to this officers family and to his brothers and sisters in the Chicago Police Department. This is a senseless loss.
Please know that there are many citizens here who still admire all of you for the job you do and we only ask that you look out for each other so that no other family has to suffer what this officers family is feeling right now.
Well - here is an update..........
At the news at 9 P.M. this evening. FOX 32 news decided that the Drew Peterson news about the appeal was the breaking news for the evening. The second story was the fatal shooting of a Chicago Police Officer....... Hum......... I just blocked Fox 32 News from my remote.
How can they show the Peterson news over a a Chicago Police Officer being killed in the line of duty ???
Shame on you Fox 32.
I urge others in contacting the powers at Fox 32 in our outrage. How could they do this ? Oh, maybe they owe something to the office at the 5th floor ?
Pity them.......
My prayers are with the family of the Officer...... and with all of the 7th District which has seen so much violence in the past few months.
(Retired P.O.)
My condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Police Officer Thor Soderberg who served the City honorably.
It's so tragic that this fine man lost his life.
vaya con DIOS
RIP Officer
OEMC
Rest in peace officer. You will be missed.
My condolences go out to the officers family and fellow officers god bless .
I'm sick, just sick to my stomach that this has happened again.
Condolences to the Officers Family, Rest in Peace Brother, you will never be forgotten.
1st Watch, 009
"For some moments in life there are no words" my tears will say enough. R.I.P.
Condolences to Officer Soderberg's immediate family, his CPD family and friends. We will keep him, and you, in our thoughts and prayers for God's comfort and peace.
Houston PD(TX)
Well - here is an update..........
At the news at 9 P.M. this evening. FOX 32 news decided that the Drew Peterson news about the appeal was the breaking news for the evening. The second story was the fatal shooting of a Chicago Police Officer....... Hum......... I just blocked Fox 32 News from my remote.
How can they show the Peterson news over a a Chicago Police Officer being killed in the line of duty ???
Shame on you Fox 32.
***********************************
I couldn't agree more. I was disgusted at the fact that Fox news felt that the Peterson case was more important than an officer killed. Truly disgusted.
God Bless your soul my brother and may you rest in peace.
May he rest in peace, Amen. His work is done. My prayers go to the officer and his family and his co-workers.
I'm a citizen with a question. What can your union do for you...can you take to the streets, walk shoulder to shoulder and protest the officer shortage, in light of the brazen actions of criminals and loss of fellow officers in the line of duty?
You have the backing of citizens who fear for their lives and realize the horrible situation they AND the men and women of the Chicago Police Department are dealing with. And there is one lone newspaper reporter by the name of John Kass who does tell it like it is.
Ladies and gentlemen, what can you do as a group to get the attention of Daley? What can the public do to help you? We want to help you in any way we can. You are between us and the criminal, and we want to show you that we have your back and appreciate what you do. Tell us how we can effectively help you.
A prayer to St. Michael goes out to the officer who lost his life, and to you all, for your protection and a resolution to this horrific war of words, loss of life and no solution.
Rest in Peace my Brother.
God bless you, P.O. Soderberg. May you at this moment be enjoying Paradise the beautiful, resting in that land of light and of peace. Pray now for us that while we are still here, we may bring some of that light and peace to the darkness of Chicago's streets.
God Bless Thor, you will be missed.
To 10:19 pm
Just a guess, but I suspect they didn't have the package ready to run at 9 pm - most likely because the news conference was too close to air, and they were still working on the piece.
When they touched on it briefly as the second story, they said "more on this in a few minutes".
Sounds like they were just trying to buy a little time, but I could be wrong, and maybe they do just suck...who knows?
i don't know what else to say anymore...
God be with you and your family and the rest of men in blue
Again it happens.The sadness I feel increases every time an Officer has been killed.The first Officer killed when I was on the job was Officer Doyle,he was killed on a CTA bus in 1882.After that every time an Officer was killed I felt great sadness and hate.This all changed when Rick Francis was killed.All I could do was sit in a chair with tears flooding my face,today that happened again.Stay safe Brothers and Sisters.Nothing is more important that you going home to your loved ones. I can't even get angry anymore..I'm done.
Tragic. I’m sorry for your loss.
DOB
this guy did it all right and still he was killed. My God, the offender knew he was the police and did not care. They (criminals) do not respect us, or more importantly fear us. This man, like Worhtham IV was a good man, a family man, and cared about people. I don't pretend to have the answers, and I can't blame J-Fled, or Daley or Masters. If I had to lay blame, it would be with the offender himself, his family, and the scumbag lawyers that continue to sue policemen for sport. We have a Department full of officers that are afraid to do their job for fear of a law suit. When we don't police proactively, by being aggressive, we get this. A man completely unafraid to take on a policeman, one on one and kill him. Until we repeal the law that says you can sue a copper,like you can't sue an ASA or judge, crimes like this will continue. Thor was a great guy, a good cop, in good physical health and a firearms instructor and he was still over powered and killed. If this doesn't give you pause, you should not be on the job.
Lord, I am just tired!! Tired of this happening to our "brothers"!! We dedicate ourselves to helping strangers, we risk our lives daily to help strangers--and this is what happens??? WHY!! I Don't understand!! Why do you take away such productive people who could continue helping Your world! Please explain--I am lost, I don't understand!
God Bless this brother, may you rest in peace and your family find closure soon. And this piece of human waste that did this find himself rotting in jail!!
“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.”
Stop All The Clocks
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let areoplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
W.H. Auden
From one swede to another in an irish town - godspeed. May we meet again.
ta mear Svenska polis brotther godt till cometh hem. RIP svenska polis malmo sverige sweden.
Thoughts and prayers to the Officers family and friends.
90 police officers killed within the U.S.A. so far this year. maybe we need to fight the war in the homeland and not worry so much about being the mother theresa for the rest of the world?
God bless brother.
004 tact.
I knew Thor ever since he first started the academy as a recruit. He was then and was now a standup guy, police officer and all around very nice person!!
There are no words to describe the enormous loss!!
I will miss his warm smile and kindness he always showed.
He showed great professionalism and he really tried to make a difference.
I've been in tears since it happened.
I keep asking myself, For what? This kind officer was killed by these murderous thug slime bags and for what? FOR WHAT!!!
my heart, my prayers, and my deep heartfelt thoughts go out to his wife, family, friends and co-workers.
Be extra safe and viglent out there!
a CPD friend
RIP Office
Again we must lower the flags to half staff, put the mourning band over the star and try to find answers from the loss of yet another Police Officer.
We are awash in feelings of deep sorrow, white hot, blinding rage, a smouldering hatred of the mentality that breeds the lack of value for human life; regardless if it wears a badge or not.
Tears of sadness, tears of rage...we want to lash out, scream out, all the while asking, "Why is this allowed to go on?"
We look for answers, knowing full well that some questions will forever remain unanswered until the day we stand before God and even then, there are no guarantees.
How can this happen, why did this happen, God in your infinite wisdom and mercy, please reach down and touch the souls of the people who have no sense of impulse control and help us put an end to this senseless madness. Merciful God reach down and also touch the hearts of your servants and shepherds who wear the blueshirt, that may not despair at the sorrow they feel and the evil they face. Grant your servants strength and wisdom.
Dear Lord watch over this fallen brother of ours whom you have called to your kingdom, grant him eternal peace and life everlasting as your child and we pray that he in turn now watches over us, in your great name.
Brothers and sisters, now is the time for mourning but there is a time of reckoning coming. All of the evil hearted will be called on by God in His good time.
There will be an accounting for all the mismanagement, all the misinformation and all of the reckless acts of ineptitude by those who are charged with leading not only this department, but this city as well. God is watching and God never forgets. Semper Fi and bless all of you men and women who drive the cars with the funny blue and white paint job. To the family of P.O. Soderberg, my condolences and prayers of strength to you all.
Sorry SCC for the long rant.
A blueshirt like you.
RIP Officer. My prayers are with you, your family and the rest of CPD. We are losing too many "good guys" to these savages. We need to march on city hall ourselves and demand more police. God Bless you guys!!
!982,sorry.
I saw this story on the news. My prayers and thoughts are with the family of the slain officer.
God Bless the CPD and nobody else except the families of the officers.
We do realize that war has been declared on the Police by Daley Inc., the news media, the aldercreatures, j-fled and his minions.
When people see that the powers that be have openly declared war on the protectors and the law enforcers are marginalized, disrespected and stripped of their standing, stature, authority and even humanity, what is there compelling people to have any regard whatsoever for The Police if those who fancy themselves to be the masters of The Police have no regard for The Police other than considering them to be a nuisance, a drain on resources and and obstruction to their Utopian vision?
If The Police have no stature and no authority, then the people themselves are in grave danger of being overrun by that which the Police are sworn to deny entry to.
...Such as it is at the present moment in time and it's going to get worse.
We need the support of the few remaining upright people who need and want their Police Department back!
God help us all...
Slán agus beannacht leat
RIP Thor! You were a great man and a great POLICEman. God Speed!
awesome! nothing need more be said
thanx SCOTTY
The American Warrior is someone who is walking the hero's path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness for Duty, Honor and Country.
The American Warrior is someone who frightens many people because they live in denial of reality, the American Warrior reminds those people that violence exists in the world.
The American Warrior has the capacity for violence towards those who threaten America and the American way of life.
The American Warrior is a constant reminder that there are terrorists in the land and those that wish to destroy America are already here on American soil.
The American Warrior on September 11, 2001, rushed towards the danger instead of fleeing from it, intent on defending and helping those American citizens in danger. Many American Warriors gave their lives that day and many more were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for America and its citizens.
Most Americans are glad that they were not on the planes that crashed into the WTC and the Pentagon - the American Warrior wished they had been on those planes because they might have made a difference.
American Warriors were on United Airlines Flight 93 and defended unto death America and its citizens with the cry "lets roll".
The American Warrior waits for the day that they have lived for and trained for their entire life - to defend until death, America and its citizens.
"There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men."
Edmund Burke
Alot of guys think "This can't happen to me..." but I'm here to tell you Thor knew his shit. Good with his weapon, in good shape, and had time and experience on the job... Be over-careful out there.... THIS MEANS YOU!!!
God Bless the officer who had his life taken. My prayers are with him and his family... It is heart breaking.... We will always honor you fallen brother.
We need the support of the few remaining upright people who need and want their Police Department back!
God help us all...
7/08/2010 12:25:00 AM
Great post. Really says it all. And, trust me, there's more than "a few remaining people" who respect the police, appreciate the police, teach their children to uphold the law and respect the police, etc. It's our government who created this mess and the problem is Illinois politicians no longer stand for the people, represent the people or even relate to the people. Something very, very major has to change or we are truly all doomed. I think that has become very obvious.
God bless the officer and his family in this sad, sad time.
---not a cop
You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave officer, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
I read some of the comments here and just want to say that speaking for my family and the people that I know, you guys and gals on the CPD ARE appreciated, even if no one ever says it. This city would be far worse without you. Thanks and stay safe.
....not a cop
My thaughts and prayers go out to
a fine Officer, his family and his Brothers and Sisters in blue.
God Speed.
A Stone Park Police Officer
St Michael Protect you all...
Rip Office.
Though I am a Detective, this is the first time I have ever been at a scene that involved the death of one of us. I had to take a moment because the pain I felt seeing him and the sadness I felt watching those officers around us (some knew him and was shedding tears, others just hurting for one of our own) was really too much for me to bear.
My sisters and brothers in blue, take care of yourselves. Take care of your families and take care of each other. Let the people that are important to you know that more often than not. God has not promised another moment to any of us. If you would have been at that scene, you would truly understand why my heart is still hurting just as much that moment, today.
Officers from all over saluted him as he left the old 7th District and as they brought him in for further examination. It made me even more proud to be a part of this family, but it also reminded me of the dangers of our job. My heart has been heavy for so many reasons. This has given me the final direction in my life and I am now leaving to try and enjoy the years I have left.
Smile every day, pray every day and remember the blessings you have every day in your life!
We are his family's neighbors. Please continue to keep his family in your prayers.
i'm so very sorry. sounds like he was a wonderful man and a credit to the Department. what a shame....
R.I.P. Officer...just a side note
When I heard about this terrible tragedy, I switched over to zone 6.
It was truly a horrible situation, however, I wish to commend our fellow officers from 009, 005,002, and all the outside units who stepped up to the plate to assist the 007th district in answering calls and offering their assistance in whatever was needed. This truly shows what an incredible Police Department Chicago is. When times are tough, we help each other out. Let go of the negatives and remember WE ARE A FAMILY....and families need to stick together! I am proud to be a member of the CPD! GODSPEED Chicago Police Officer Thor Soderberg
Chicago Police Officer Soderburg killed by another Englewood POS..Third story on Ch9 & 32 at 9pm
This is the kind of respect the media has for the CPD..
God Bless Officer Soderburg and his family.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !!!!!
Can't begin to describe the sick feeling in my stomach... followed by extreme anger...and so much sadness and sorrow. My heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends, and loved ones.
GODSPEED my brother, you are definitely in a better place... may you have eternal peace and watch over the rest of us.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET !!!
:15:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Well - here is an update..........
At the news at 9 P.M. this evening. FOX 32 news decided that the Drew Peterson news about the appeal was the breaking news for the evening. The second story was the fatal shooting of a Chicago Police Officer....... Hum......... I just blocked Fox 32 News from my remote.
How can they show the Peterson news over a a Chicago Police Officer being killed in the line of duty ???
Shame on you Fox 32.
I urge others in contacting the powers at Fox 32 in our outrage. How could they do this ? Oh, maybe they owe something to the office at the 5th floor ?
Pity them.......
My prayers are with the family of the Officer...... and with all of the 7th District which has seen so much violence in the past few months.
(Retired P.O.)
7/07/2010 10:19:00 PM
FYI, FOX 32 was camped out overnight at the academy and interviewed everyone. They stayed at the academy all day covering events. They may not have covered the story to your staisfaction but on Thursday they were very thorough.
the Entire command group of the Swedish National Polis in Stockholm sends its most heartfelt condolences to the surviors and friends and kamerarads of this brave and good polis officer RIP,
Ladies and gentlemen, what can you do as a group to get the attention of Daley? What can the public do to help you? We want to help you in any way we can. You are between us and the criminal, and we want to show you that we have your back and appreciate what you do. Tell us how we can effectively help you.
A prayer to St. Michael goes out to the officer who lost his life, and to you all, for your protection and a resolution to this horrific war of words, loss of life and no solution.
7/07/2010 10:47:00 PM
Dear Citizen:
Thank youfor your concern for the safety of the men and women who patrol the Cityof Chicago streets. We are once again saddened by the sudden and trajic loss of our brother Thor. Please pray for him and his family.
Remember this when the next election comes up, you'll know who to vote for and who not to vote for. thank you.
TO
7/07/2010 10:47:00 PM
Dear Citizen......
First, thank you for your concern. It helps Officers to know that there are a citizens that are concerned.
Secondly, with many groups and organizations out there that don't support the Police, there needs to be civilian organizations that do. Strong voices from the average Joe on the street. We could use all the PUBLIC support we can. When the tide changes and the public are under the impression we are the good guys, things will change. It is a simple kind word to passing the word to friends and family. Kinda like paying it forward. Instead of focusing on .01% of bad cops, focus on the good Officer's and speak about them in blogs, write to the CPD, or whatever department. WE NEED THE SUPPORT of you to succeed to take the streets back.
Be vocal about Jody Weis and his ineptness, as well as Mayor Daley's ineptness and nepotism. Keep tabs on them and see the scandals and the backdoor deals and call them out. Do not believe in the news, they are in Daley's back pocket. John Kass is the only reporter you can trust.
We need the cooperation of the citizen to come forward when they see a crime, to keep their eyes peeled for crime and report it when it is happening. That helps the Officers and Detectives immensely. Alot of citizens are terrified to talk to the police. Talk, report, help the Officers.
Thirdly, VOTE MAYOR DALEY OUT!!! He is the enemy of the Police. He hates us and has from knee high to a grasshopper. almost 4 years without a contract or a raise and he has slapped the CPD in the face with a 2% raise a month ago. 2% when we are in a recession/depression and the city is so expensive that most Officers have to take 3 jobs to make ends meet. We can't live outside the city as alot of other Departments are allowed. So with our pay and salary and non existent raise that was retribution from Mayor Daley, because CPD marched on City Hall.
We all know that The City of Chicago is corrupt. Those that are the average citizen don't know HOW CORRUPT. Look into the corruptness, question it and demand answers. And then go and be vocal about it. ORGANIZE.
We are down 6 THOUSAND OFFICERS. That is why crime is up. There is no man power and basically CPD has been handcuffed by the Mayor and the liberals and have made CPD ineffective. from 1990 up until 1998 CPD was in a bad spot with crime. The streets were taken back with alot of hiring and good police work. The bill for more Police was brought on by President Bill Clinton and put alot of great cops on the street. Now forgetaboutit........ They might as well give us feather dusters in our holsters. Too many bullshit lawsuits that would be thrown out in any other city are given to the ghetto mutts... We call it hitting the ghetto lottery. Have a run in with an Officer doing his/her job and get arrested, sue the Officer, The City pays and you are rich. Times have changed for the worst.
Civilians WE NEED you to step up and simply support The Police. Without your support and OUTRAGE of what is going on in the city everyone is doomed. You will be reading about more Officers like Officer's Solderberg, Wortham and Valdez. Some might become numb to this.... None of us EVER get numb to it. If you want to get involved help the CPD in anyway possible. Write your Congressman, State Representative, hold rallies in support of CPD. Vote the Mayor out. WE NEED CHANGE, alot of change. And the beautiful City of Chicago will no longer be a war zone.
My prayers and deepest condolences go out to the family of Officer Soderberg.May you find comfort in the arms of Thor's Brothers and sisters in Blue and know that WE WILL NEVER FORGET!!
Stay Safe-you are in our prayers.
90 police officers killed within the U.S.A. so far this year. maybe we need to fight the war in the homeland and not worry so much about being the mother theresa for the rest of the world?
7/07/2010 11:47:00 PM
You said it! Or, at least, give our domestic efforts equal footing with our international efforts. We have plenty of people that need help within our own borders.
And, before a private citizen of the USA sponsors a private school in Africa, how about an identical school or effort in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood or Washington, DC or Newark, NJ or Appalachia or the barrio in Los Angeles or Any Poor Town, USA ?
The USA gave Oprah, Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and many others the opportunity to become gazillionaires, not Africa. We, individually and collectively, have to get our priorities in proper order.
Stop All The Clocks
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let areoplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead,
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood.
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
W.H. Auden
From one swede to another in an irish town - godspeed. May we meet again.
7/07/2010 11:34:00 PM
The most touching, beautiful and accurate description of grief I have read, ever.
Thank you for sharing that.
---not a cop
And, before a private citizen of the USA sponsors a private school in Africa, how about an identical school or effort in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood or Washington, DC or Newark, NJ or Appalachia or the barrio in Los Angeles or Any Poor Town, USA ?
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Because that, my friend, would be SOCIALISM!
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