Running to Remember
As his knees buckled with five miles to go in the half-marathon, Chicago police Detective Greg Jacobson focused on the five colleagues he had recently lost in the line of duty.
Mile 9 was for Sgt. Alan Haymaker, mile 10 for Officer Thomas Wortham IV, mile 11 for Officer Thor Soderberg, mile 12 for Officer Michael Bailey and the last one for Officer Michael Flisk, Jacobson said, his voice breaking with emotion.
"Whenever you're in trouble, you always count on another officer coming to your help," he said. "At mile 8 1/2, I was in a little bit of trouble so I called on these guys to get me through it — and they did."
All of the events this year, St. Jude, The Run to Remember, Police Memorial Week here and in Washington, the motorcycle runs, all of them are going to be tinged with memories of a very painful year just past.
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posted by SCC at 1:05 AM
37 Comments:
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Great job Jake
You go Jake!
Just read about this in the Trib. Looking forward to running in April!
Beautiful way to start my day. Brought tears to my eyes.
Jake, when you've had it and the thought about giving up crossed your mind,that gentle hug that assisted you through was in fact,Haymaker, Wortham, Soderberg, Bailey and Flisk.
In true Chicago tradition, when you called for an assist, they had your back.
This May in Washington D.C., I'll join our ranks to make sure that each of 'their' families likewise know that we will never let them walk alone.
A brother
(Thanks SCC)
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http://www.instapaper.com/m?u=http%3a%2f%2fboston.cbslocal.com%2f2011%2f02%2f06%2fmiddlesex-county-prison-inmates-helping-with-snow-removal%2f
They know how to do it.
Jake is googd people
I entered the police academy back in the late 70's. I remember how everyone came in with their own set of life experiences and prejudices and how we eventually all learned to trust each other, and how, when we finally were ready to hit the mean streets of Chicago, we weren't as much White, Black or Hispanic or Male/Female as we were all Blue. We were truly brothers and sisters in arms, at least right out of the academy.
I had a beautiful Black woman in my home room, light skinned with freckles on her rosy cheeks, and who's smile would light up the room. A lecherous old Jewish Traffic Instructor used to just leer at her backside as he called her "Apple Cheeks" and then would say "What?" as he would claim he was talking about her face. We all knew better, and truth be told, we all agreed with him! She married another guy in our home room and I went to their wedding.
Usually, as academy classes are scattered throughout the City, we all kind of lose touch with each other as we meet and work with a whole new set of officers in the districts, but we never seem to lose the bonds we have with our home room class. So, one night as I arrived at work, I noticed a lot of coppers around the desk and it was VERY quiet and the mood was somber. I said "Whats up?" and I was told a copper was shot and killed on the South Side. My gut immediately knotted up, as always, when we hear those words. I thought, far South Side... hmmm probably not someone I know. "Who?". A female copper, I was told, named Dorelle Brandon...
Oh my God... Apple Cheeks. I was stunned... tears welled up in my eyes right there at the desk, as they are right now as I revisit these memories. This was the first officer I actually knew who was killed. Nothing effects you more than when it's personal. They're ALL personal but I mean when its a friend. My life would never be the same.
http://www.odmp.org/officer/2180-police-officer-dorelle-c.-brandon
Others that I knew and worked with would follow. Sgt. Alane Stoffregen from our Academy class died in a training accident while Scuba diving. Daniel Doffyn, Dell Fountain, and Greg Young from 015 were all shot and killed. From 010, Benny Perez was hit by a train and Bobby Soto was shot and killed off-duty in his car. Rick Francis was disarmed and murdered by a psycho on a CTA bus in 019, and Sgt. Al Haymaker died in 023 in a car accident while responding to a felony call. I knew Al from 015, from years before.
Sorry to get all sappy here, SCC, but remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice is necessary to keep us grounded. Thanks for the opportunity, and bless ALL of our protectors in society for all of your sacrifices.
CHICAGO CODE, a new television show premeires tonight on CBS in Chicagoland at 8pm. This show is supposed to be the most real to life cop show ever made. The only thing is I wonder if they'll have anything on the CR's or Behaviorial program.
(OT) think they are getting ready for a catastrophic event??
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=15&sid=2262066
OT:
What the heck is up with this?? On Duty officer ticketed??
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/news/local/chibrknews-suburban-cop-ticketed-for-causing-accident-20110207,0,6948541.story
off topic but yahoo news has an article with 4 coppers who previewed and talked about how "real" the chicago code is...they interviewed a 28yr old p.o, and 29 year old p.o, a 32 yr old p.o and a nutso sgt from tru... just kiddin sarge, your a good guy but what do the 3 and 4 year wonders know about anything?? especially working the "mean streets" of 014. 014 isnt even close to what it use to be. 014 is now sleepy hollow and is nothing but a bunch of yuppies, hipsters, old retired gangsters and young wannabe soft gangsters... figures these guys would be representing us but oh well what ya gonna do... either way here is the link, and dont forget to read all of the cpd hating comments left by the wonderful citizens of this city that we protect everyday!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localto/20110207/ts_yblog_localto/chicago-police-officers-interrogate-foxs-new-series-the-chicago-code
Good job Greg: sorry abouit you knees:
What kind of fish has 2 knees??????
A twoknee fish
Way to go Greg....Made us proud.
Off Topic but very important: Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit today to take away Jon Burge's pension. Isn't that something?? You get convicted of a "crime" looooong after you retire and the democrats want to take away the pension that you earned. They want to take away food from your children and grandchildren. What a disgusting town we live in. I wish I left this place long ago.
They'll take away Burge's pension, but rest assured they'll keep the cash flowing Jody Weis's way. What is wrong with the brains inside these people's heads? I HATE this city!!!! Someone please start a revolution! The USA needs to do an Egyptian tango starting immediately!!
Anonymous said...
CHICAGO CODE, a new television show premeires tonight on CBS in Chicagoland at 8pm. This show is supposed to be the most real to life cop show ever made. The only thing is I wonder if they'll have anything on the CR's or Behaviorial program.
It's in fox not communist broadcasting station
...Sorry to get all sappy here, SCC, but remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice is necessary to keep us grounded. Thanks for the opportunity, and bless ALL of our protectors in society for all of your sacrifices.
2/07/2011 11:15:00 AM
Brother, you did a great job of putting it into words.
Sorry for those bad memories but we all live, one way or another, with similar experiences.
That's why they refer to it as the Thin Blue Line, I guess.
I'm glad to have had the privilege of having served with you along with those you mentioned... Chicago's Finest.
Awesome and Honorable!!!! Thanks Jake for running for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice!
CHICAGO CODE, a new television show premeires tonight on CBS in Chicagoland at 8pm. This show is supposed to be the most real to life cop show ever made. The only thing is I wonder if they'll have anything on the CR's or Behaviorial program.
2/07/2011 11:38:00 AM
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You know, I'm honestly sorry you were screwed over by the behavioral system, but you need to find a way to keep it from coloring EVERY single thing in your life.
If you can't get past it, get some counseling.
I hope the people from Chicago code look at the blog because this show blows from the word go.
WOW!!!!!!!!
Everyone loves a fireman, except the Civic Federation
Fox News just ran this story dumping on the firemen's back pay...thanks to the Civic Federation scumbags.
OT:
Goldstein/weis trying to convince the public that they are crime fighters.
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/crime/chicago-police-jody-weis-predictive-analytics-crime-prediction-20110207
Anonymous said...
I hope the people from Chicago code look at the blog because this show blows from the word go.
2/07/2011 08:22:00 PM
A prequel to Supt. Cuello's reign? It was bad. Real bad.
Thank you for honoring the memory of Dorelle Brandon. Dorelle was the real deal and I will always remember her. BTW that lecherous instructor ended up going to prison for taking bribes on LSD while working as a traffic cop and heading up a group of thieves who were stealing jewels from shipments into and out of O'Hare. Never what happened to him after that.
CSR
and he is a working detective!
its great to see some of the working men of this department receive some positive accolades.
many could learn from his example and not use charity as a scape goat for praise and avoiding work.
The Chicago Code SUCKED!
8:22 and 10:49 PM
You're entitled to your opinions on "The Chicago Code" on FOX TV. I really enjoyed it. I'd recommend it as Chicago's version of "The Wire".
Sure looks like Alderman Ike Caruthers lost a lot of weight...or was that William "Big Hawg Balls" Beavers?
I'd take a dozen Jennifer Beals ("CPD Supt. Teresa Colvin") over the real life cowardly, alien piece of shit that Daley shoved down our throats. And da Mare will never admit to making a mistake. The 47 year-old Ms. Beals looks just as attractive as when she starred in "Flashdance" in the early '80's.
Since it's Hollywood, you must expect some "political correctness" and a bit of the absurd.
In the opening car chase scene, there's no way that the perp pointing the pistol at the homicide dick protagonist would survive to kiss the belly of his unborn baby's mama. Light him up 'til he jingles to the morgue.
Two thumbs up. I'm a fan of "The Chicago Code". It's art imitating life in the most politically corrupt major city in the nation. Millions of national viewers will vividly realize that Chicago is rightfully the laughing stock of evil urban politics.
The only problem is that the most powerful Chicago pols are shamelessly corrupt and are seemingly immune to federal prosecution and media scrutiny.
Everything is rigged in this town. It's the Chicago Way.
who cares, how does that make you rem? fat old guy running...big deal. if he was in shape and not a pig it wouldnt be so dramatic. next story...
Anonymous said...
who cares, how does that make you rem? fat old guy running...big deal. if he was in shape and not a pig it wouldnt be so dramatic. next story...
2/08/2011 12:21:00 AM
Obviously you're not the police and if by chance you are, then crawl back under the rock you crawled out from under. No one really cares what you think.
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CHICAGO CODE, a new television show premeires tonight on CBS in Chicagoland at 8pm. This show is supposed to be the most real to life cop show ever made. The only thing is I wonder if they'll have anything on the CR's or Behaviorial program.
2/07/2011 11:38:00 AM
NO ONE CARES! Get a life and move on.
Jake is a great guy but it is foolish to run 13.1 miles without properly training...just saying.
Anonymous said...
who cares, how does that make you rem? fat old guy running...big deal. if he was in shape and not a pig it wouldnt be so dramatic. next story...
2/08/2011 12:21:00 AM
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Somebody need a hug??? DOUCHE!
To 2/08/2011 12:21:00 AM
Karma---------------------------------------wait for it
Anonymous said...
who cares, how does that make you rem? fat old guy running...big deal. if he was in shape and not a pig it wouldnt be so dramatic. next story...
2/08/2011 12:21:00 AM
Obviously you're not the police and if by chance you are, then crawl back under the rock you crawled out from under. No one really cares what you think.
relax, i know greg and was just busting his balls hoping he d read my comment thats all. now back to my hole. be safe all!
fat pig? and you know him.....
Wow very nice
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