Mullen Shooter Dies
The elderly man who shot and paralyzed Chicago Police Officer Jim Mullen 15 years ago died in prison Thursday.
George Guirsch had no criminal record when he fired a .357 Magnum at Mullen and three other officers as they knocked on his door while investigating reports of gunfire in Rogers Park in 1996.
“I have a lot of mixed emotions,” Mullen said about Guirsch’s death.
“I really hold no malice toward George. I never really have. He was someone who was disturbed, and you know, there are a lot of officers out there that risk their lives every day. It was just my turn, I guess.”
“I really mostly feel bad for my family because they’re the ones that really have to live with this every day,” Mullen said.
The more important news of the day, Mullen said Thursday, was that his 15-year-old daughter came home from school with straight A’s.
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posted by SCC at 9:01 AM
33 Comments:
Jim, Athena and Maggie are first class acts. By the way, I've got to get some more of that delicious Mullen's applesauce for my pork chops.
Straight A's is a big thing! And next year his daughter will begin driving- She's definitely earned that.
I think I'll stop by his place on Western and hoist a few for Jim and family.
Jim and his wife Athena have been a class act through this entire ordeal. It has been hard on their family and yet they seem to grow stronger. They are great parents and an example to everyone. My hat is off to both of them today and everyday. Remember, the best revenge is to live life well.
Classiest thing I've read from anyone anywhere for a long time. God bless you Jim. May you live all the dreams you ever have.
Wow. Super class guy.
God Bless Jim and his family...
OT
Here it comes... We all knew it was coming..
No need for more cops said McCarthy.
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8373307
McCarthy Disputes Police Staffing
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/metro/garry-mccarthy-police-staffing-numbers-needed-union-used-dispute-20110930
Seems like a pretty squared away type of guy.
More good news. Received a letter from Bill Cozzi this AM and he stated he is scheduled to be released 1 Nov.. He will have a 2 week stay in a half-way house on Ashland.. He send his good wishes to all CPD members. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
For those of you new to the job who don't know the story about "Moon" you should google it. I can't get the image of Jimmy straining to kiss his baby with the only portion of his body not paralyzed. That image speaks to what we all should aspire to. Family, faith and love.
A true gentleman. For those who haven't tried his applesauce, it's a addicting. Every night after work I have to fight the urge to eat 10 spoonfuls straight from the jar. God watch over him and his family.
Jim was always the classiest in any crowd. God bless him and Athena and their family. Good riddance to the shooter.
A true class act response!
Jim and his bride are all class.
Jim Mullen is a class act
Certainly a Class Act!
Jimmy, you have long been an inspiration and a class act. I am proud to be your friend. Take care and God Bless.
God bless him and his family.
For those of you new to the job who don't know the story about "Moon" you should google it. I can't get the image of Jimmy straining to kiss his baby with the only portion of his body not paralyzed. That image speaks to what we all should aspire to. Family, faith and love.
What is the "Moon" story? A little more info would help.
God Bless the Mullen Family. Jimmy, Athena and Maggie are an inspiration to us all, through love and faith they turned tragedy into triumph. A pleasure seeing them this week and spending the afternoon. Their smiles beam as bright as the day I first met them so many years ago. They are an inspiration for us ALL!
Classy to this day....I'm proud to call Jim and Athena Mullen my friends!
More good news. Received a letter from Bill Cozzi this AM and he stated he is scheduled to be released 1 Nov.. He will have a 2 week stay in a half-way house on Ashland.. He send his good wishes to all CPD members. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
If true, it's benefit time!
What this "MAN" has gone through defies my imagination. It humbles me to think how much raw guts one man can have. His response to reporters questions about his dead assailant speak volumes.
Humbling to hear Jim's words...I would like to think I would have as much grace as he if I were in his situation, but I doubt it. God bless you Jim, Athena and family. I will always keep you in my prayers!
Supt. McCarthy was on Fox News and he said "no more cops will be hired in 2012". Keep working hard my fellow officers. Keep making those arrests, write parkers and movers and impound cars too.
Jim Mullen is a class act. God bless him and his entire family.
God Bless U Jim, U have more Courage And Integrity and Class than anybody I have ever met!! Hugs and Kisses to Athena and Maggie! West Side FTO BT.
P S. Don't 4get all U SecondCity Cop Visitors 2 Buy Jim's Apple sauce it helps Jim along with the CPD Memorial Foundation!!
Thank you everyone for your kind words. It's nice to be thought of in this light All the best to all of you.
Stay safe.
Jim Mullen
sorry for being Off Topic but of fearfull leader said...
“I think it would be disingenuous to walk in and say, ‘I need more cops,’ ” McCarthy told the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board.
Until he can maximize the performance of the officers he has, McCarthy said: “I think it is unconscionable to hire more officers.”
McCarthy said he is still working to make the department run more efficiently with the officers at his disposal. McCarthy, who took office in May, said he isn’t done evaluating how many officers he needs in various positions. For example, McCarthy said there are currently about 1,000 detectives. He said he isn’t finished reviewing how many detectives the department needs, but added: “I would say we probably have too many.”
DID HE SAY WE HAVE TOO MANY DETECTIVES. Wow. No Promotions to Detective in four years, coupled with retirements, and deaths we are down way down in Detectives. His math is so fuzzy, its worst than what he would have learned in the worst performing CPS school. We all know u can make statistics say what you want them to but hard numbers don't lie.
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy said the city doesn’t need more cops as it faces a $635 million budget gap.
“So far we're showing we can get the job done with less,” McCarthy told the Tribune editorial board on Friday. “I just can’t in good conscious say that we need more when we’re not operating at peak efficiency.”
Who do we admire in society?
Spoiled sport stars, hollywood nitwits, political phonies.
How Jim and his family have lived their lives after sustaining such a devastating injury is truly remarkable.
The department should honor his sacrifice by naming the academy after him or at least one of our awards.
Think about some of the people the city has honored in the past.
It should be a slam dunk.
The applesauce really is amazing! We at least have it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner every year.... for dessert! Area 1
Benefit time for Cozzi? Why? last time they colected about 20 grand for him. He gave it all away for the wall fund.
I had the privilege of having dinner with Jim a while back.
A great man. Loved his apple sauce. He keeps his spirits high against all odds. God bless Jim and his family.
M Sweig
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