$10,000 Reward
- The police Memorial Foundation is offering a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest; call 1-888-YPO-SHOT (976-7468). The foundation's representative at the press conference said it is giving Lewis' family a $50,000 check in coming days.
And if the story couldn't get impossibly sadder...
- Lewis, who McCarthy said has received 81 commendations for his police work, had proposed to his girlfriend, Tamara Tucker, only after asking her 18-year-old son, Keyonta Thomas, for permission. On Christmas morning, Lewis pulled her son aside and asked for her "hand in marriage," said Thomas, 18.
"I am just at a loss for words," said Thomas, who said he saw Lewis as a father.
"He was just as a father (to me). ... He took me in as his child."
Ron Tucker, Tamara's father, also mentioned that the couple had just gotten engaged Christmas Day.
Funeral arrangements to be posted shortly.
Labels: officer down
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
43 Comments:
outraged and unbelievable Why do we have to work so hard for so little. Just imagine if nothing happened his boss might not have given him CU to get married or to attend a family function. these are the same bosses that will cry over this officer at the funeraal.
There was a time when NO ONE moved in a neighborhood where a police officer was attacked in any manner, let alone killed until the pressure got to be enough that his own homies would turn in the offender(s). Now we have "leaders" holding a press conference whining for the public's help. Those leaders used to be out there making stops and going through houses with us, now McDrunk called the hunt for these animals an endeavor, PATHETIC!!!! 703 days for me G-D Bless all of us in the mean time.
overheard McJersey at the hospital "what are all these policemen doing here? This is part of the job. They should be back on there districts....". At least one P.O. stormed away on a fit of rage after hearing this. What a clueless, heartless mother fucker.
Commidations or honorable mentions? There's a difference.
A big F-U to the shooters. 10000 dollar reward just made your world a whole lot smaller. Better find a good hole to crawl into!
Thank you supt for making it perfectly clear to the public and to the pension board that Cliff responded to this incident in his capacity as a Chicago Police Officer.
We are embarrassed to say that our past supts have debated whether or not some officers died in the line of duty or not, when technically off duty.
And I mean Hillard and Cline.
This means that there are now three, (3) Unsolved Murders of Chicago Police officers in off-duty incidents. If we cannot protect ourselves from the "Beast" that is evil; can the public expect us to protect them? Something has gone very, very wrong in our City and society. Not so long ago, this score would have been unacceptable. Detectives would have been working non-stop. and the courts would have backed them. Today, it's just another stat.
I was one of Cliff's FTOs in the 008th District. He was a very nice guy with a big smile. Rest In Peace Cliff.
Patrick McGreal - Illinois State Police
Someone please tell McCarthy to stay away from my friend (cliff) and his family and stop acting like you knew or even cared about him. Mr. McCarthy just go do your job (what ever the hell that is) and keep your toxic shit away from my friends.....
Why aren't Jesse Jackson or Pfleger crying outrage over this murder?
I had the honor of meeting Officer Lewis through work. He always had the best smile and was just such a nice guy. I think the paper called him a "gentle giant" and that is how I always thought of him.
Rest in peace and prayers to your family.
It's sad that in this, the best Country in the world, there are parts of it that resemble some third world shithole. This officer died protecting what, a crucial supply of liquor and pork rinds? Screw Danny Davis, Alverez, Jesse, Obama, and the rest of the race baiters that not only allow, but encourage this behaviour for their own agenada.
R.I.P. Officer, and I'm sorry.
Why in the world do the good people leave to early and the shitbirds continue too breed and infect. I am having a hard time with this one.
I knew Clif and if you ever wanted somebody as your friend it was him. Rest In Peace my brother....your friend.
My God Bless You and your Family
overheard McJersey at the hospital "what are all these policemen doing here? This is part of the job. They should be back on there districts....". At least one P.O. stormed away on a fit of rage after hearing this. What a clueless, heartless mother fucker.
12/31/2011 08:40:00 AM
McGoof has a point. The shooters are not in the hospital, they are on the street. If the hospital is full of police, who is on the street looking for the shooter. Over 100 police were murdered during my time on the job. This mass weeping and moaning and gnashing of teeth is a recent phenomenon that serves no purpose.
Mourn at the official service. In the meantime stop standing on street corners at 0300 saluting an unnecessary procession. Get out there and shut the hood down and flush the rats from their holes. Find the shooters instead of wasting time. You're not the first ones to be in this situation. If you want to be the police, suck it up and act like the police.
Any old timers out there remember the "Reign of Terror" that ALWAYS accompanied the murder of a police officer? Doors were kicked in all over, Anyone remotely resembling the offended was slammed on the hood of squad cars by every police car that went by.
Russ Ewing was a busy man in those years, shooters had to get to Russ Ewing (newsman) to turn themselves in so they wouldn't be killed by the police when the noose was tightening.
And this is very important: There was NO 100 officer/ 50 police car procession that ever took place while the shooter was still at large.
The bosses would not allow 100 officers to run a parade, however well intentioned, while a cop killer was on the loose, first things first.
Want to honor the memory of a slain officer? Then CATCH HIS KILLER FIRST! Than we can get about doing the things we do for our dead.
But when the killer(s) are still out there running around, its 'll hands on deck and find the murderous bastard.
I would want my memory honored by a quick arrest.
09;42 You got it right. He jumped right on it, made it in the line of duty, didn't question that the po was off duty, what police action he took, etc. He stood up.
Don't know where all this hate is coming from. Making stupid statements like what if Off Lewis couldnt get CU for his wedding. Contract gets you time off, can get married on furlo and I never heard of an officer getting denied CU on his wedding(cant even happen because you get what 3 days off by contract for a wedding).
Then stating stay away from his family. Who are you to tell him that. You have no idea what he is thinking or how the Lewis family is feeling and what he's doing for the family. The family may be very happy for what he's doing for the family.
I've seen him in action in the hospital after a po was shot and he did as much or more than any other supt. He did everything he could for the family, was concerned for the officer and did everything to have the offender apprehended.
You guys should be ashamed of yourselves for using this as a sounding board against the supt. It should be used to help the family of the po and anything useful to help get the badguy arrested.
And don't waste you time writing the comment "Thanks for the comments Garry"
Whats right is right
08:46 Yes, there is a difference and you know as well as any po that most are honorable mentions, but who cares The guy is dead, so go find something else to nitpick about.
Commidations or honorable mentions? There's a difference.
12/31/2011 08:46:00
What an a-hole. You need some help.
I think everyone that knew him is having a hard time, this one is a hard pill to swallow as all deaths are but when you hear he was a good guy this one truly was . God how could you take someone so good . Rip my friend because that hat are left here are heart broken.
If the first deputy is taking this killing to heart why isnt he driving around the 15TH DISTRICT?? at least the superintendent is.
Anonymous said...
Thank you supt for making it perfectly clear to the public and to the pension board that Cliff responded to this incident in his capacity as a Chicago Police Officer.
We are embarrassed to say that our past supts have debated whether or not some officers died in the line of duty or not, when technically off duty.
And I mean Hillard and Cline.
12/31/2011 09:42:00 AM
Is there any truth to this post?? Seems like the bought and paid for media was overstating the off-duty aspect of incident. Did Mc Douche actually have a sack and do something halfway decent, or is this pure conjecture?
The days of kicking doors down, etc have been OVER ~ remember poor Jon Burge?!
Commidations or honorable mentions? There's a difference.
12/31/2011 08:46:00 AM
Yeah, one is a bunch of bullshit. The other is a big bunch of bullshit.
Yes, The noose gets smaller with a $$$$ reward that can solve this and other shootings of our own. I understand that this reward was started by a police friend who is or was a fireman whose son was a LODD.
Thanks to him for thinking of us too.
Anonymous said...
There was a time when NO ONE moved in a neighborhood where a police officer was attacked in any manner, let alone killed until the pressure got to be enough that his own homies would turn in the offender(s). Now we have "leaders" holding a press conference whining for the public's help. Those leaders used to be out there making stops and going through houses with us, now McDrunk called the hunt for these animals an endeavor, PATHETIC!!!! 703 days for me G-D Bless all of us in the mean time.
12/31/2011 08:36:00 AM
Agreed! We have the worst leadership in the history of chicago. All these bosses care about is getting numbers on the mission in 015. So now we have coppers crawling all over each other to get arrests that have nothing to do with the incident. In the end they are all still stuck on numbers no matter what happened and it's sad.
McGoof has a point. The shooters are not in the hospital, they are on the street. If the hospital is full of police, who is on the street looking for the shooter. Over 100 police were murdered during my time on the job. This mass weeping and moaning and gnashing of teeth is a recent phenomenon that serves no purpose.
Mourn at the official service. In the meantime stop standing on street corners at 0300 saluting an unnecessary procession. Get out there and shut the hood down and flush the rats from their holes. Find the shooters instead of wasting time. You're not the first ones to be in this situation. If you want to be the police, suck it up and act like the police.
12/31/2011 05:58:00 PM
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Have some respect you piece of shit, who the hell are you to post garbage like this? Why don't you post your name/star # so if you die in the line of duty we can all make sure to not show up! You F-ng piece of shit!
Over 100 police were murdered during my time on the job. This mass weeping and moaning and gnashing of teeth is a recent phenomenon that serves no purpose.
Mourn at the official service. In the meantime stop standing on street corners at 0300 saluting an unnecessary procession. Get out there and shut the hood down and flush the rats from their holes. Find the shooters instead of wasting time. You're not the first ones to be in this situation. If you want to be the police, suck it up and act like the police.
12/31/2011 05:58:00 PM
You also had to mail a letter or go home to use your telephone...and you never dreamed of having a computer in your house. You don't know how the vast majority of police officers felt since you didn't have social media and technology like we do now. If people want to grieve on here..so be it. It's better to vent than keep it bottled up inside. Thanks for your service caveman.
Anonymous said...
overheard McJersey at the hospital "what are all these policemen doing here? This is part of the job. They should be back on there districts....". At least one P.O. stormed away on a fit of rage after hearing this. What a clueless, heartless mother fucker.
12/31/2011 08:40:00 AM
McGoof has a point. The shooters are not in the hospital, they are on the street. If the hospital is full of police, who is on the street looking for the shooter. Over 100 police were murdered during my time on the job. This mass weeping and moaning and gnashing of teeth is a recent phenomenon that serves no purpose.
Mourn at the official service. In the meantime stop standing on street corners at 0300 saluting an unnecessary procession. Get out there and shut the hood down and flush the rats from their holes. Find the shooters instead of wasting time. You're not the first ones to be in this situation. If you want to be the police, suck it up and act like the police.
12/31/2011 05:58:00 PM
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Exactly, if you are standing around at the hospital or anywhere else lamenting what happened you are no help in the investigation. Get out and help find the asshole that is responsible. Everything else is now secondary. As far as the Supe goes, it was stated here and in the press that this is unequivocally a duty death. I give the Supe a great deal of credit for making that decision so quickly. He is on our side so quit complaining about bullshit.
FLOP?????? $$$$$$$$$ ??????
Nothing Zero
"Any old timers out there remember the "Reign of Terror" that ALWAYS accompanied the murder of a police officer? Doors were kicked in all over, Anyone remotely resembling the offended was slammed on the hood of squad cars by every police car that went by.
Russ Ewing was a busy man in those years, shooters had to get to Russ Ewing (newsman) to turn themselves in so they wouldn't be killed by the police when the noose was tightening.
And this is very important: There was NO 100 officer/ 50 police car procession that ever took place while the shooter was still at large.
The bosses would not allow 100 officers to run a parade, however well intentioned, while a cop killer was on the loose, first things first.
Want to honor the memory of a slain officer? Then CATCH HIS KILLER FIRST! Than we can get about doing the things we do for our dead.
But when the killer(s) are still out there running around, its 'll hands on deck and find the murderous bastard.
I would want my memory honored by a quick arrest."
I whole-heartedly agree with premise of your post, however, you old-timer must remember this isn't the old times. Things have changed since you were a vitalis guy yourself.
Hey 5:58 pm...go fuck yourself!!! That was my classmate and friend.Are you out there kicking ass and taking names? I didn't think so, until you do shut the fuck up jagoff!
Someone please tell McCarthy to stay away from my friend (cliff) and his family and stop acting like you knew or even cared about him. Mr. McCarthy just go do your job (what ever the hell that is) and keep your toxic shit away from my friends.....
Why don't you tell him yourself ?
The days of kicking doors down, etc have been OVER ~ remember poor Jon Burge?!
12/31/2011 09:47:00 PM
Burge did not go to jail for kicking a door down.
You also had to mail a letter or go home to use your telephone...and you never dreamed of having a computer in your house. You don't know how the vast majority of police officers felt since you didn't have social media and technology like we do now. If people want to grieve on here..so be it. It's better to vent than keep it bottled up inside. Thanks for your service caveman.
12/31/2011 10:34:00 PM
You're right. There is probably nothing you can do.
Hey 5:58 pm...go fuck yourself!!! That was my classmate and friend.Are you out there kicking ass and taking names? I didn't think so, until you do shut the fuck up jagoff!
1/01/2012 02:25:00 AM
If the on duty police are all at the hospital or directing non-existent traffic, who is left to look for the offenders? It really sounds like you have more interest in yourself than the deceased. By the way all of the vulgarity detracts fom your point, whatever it may be.
You also had to mail a letter or go home to use your telephone...and you never dreamed of having a computer in your house. You don't know how the vast majority of police officers felt since you didn't have social media and technology like we do now. If people want to grieve on here..so be it. It's better to vent than keep it bottled up inside. Thanks for your service caveman.
12/31/2011 10:34:00 PM
He didn't say you can't vent on the blog.
McGoof has a point. The shooters are not in the hospital, they are on the street. If the hospital is full of police, who is on the street looking for the shooter. Over 100 police were murdered during my time on the job. This mass weeping and moaning and gnashing of teeth is a recent phenomenon that serves no purpose.
Mourn at the official service. In the meantime stop standing on street corners at 0300 saluting an unnecessary procession. Get out there and shut the hood down and flush the rats from their holes. Find the shooters instead of wasting time. You're not the first ones to be in this situation. If you want to be the police, suck it up and act like the police.
12/31/2011 05:58:00 PM
Yes, and when your little daughter dies, remember this warm sentiment. You will be expected to go to work - on time - and perform flawlessly. You will be expected not to be distracted or distraught when you get the news. You will NOT cling to your friends or relatives in your hour of need and you will NOT be given any leeway to do anyting except what you would 'normally' do on any other 'normal' day.
You, whoever you are, are NOT the police. Even if someone was stupid enough to hire you and even if you are employed by the CPD. You are NOT the police. You will never understand, so I won't waste energy trying to explain it to you.
I was going to say I feel sorry for you, but I don't. I feel contempt for you. And, if Garry McClueless actually said that at the hospital, I feel complete and utter contempt for HIM, as well.
I was going to say I feel sorry for you, but I don't. I feel contempt for you. And, if Garry McClueless actually said that at the hospital, I feel complete and utter contempt for HIM, as well.
1/01/2012 02:01:00 PM
Please, please waste the time and explain why in a moment of extreme pressure that you cannot control your emotions and do your job. Then tell me how you are the real police and everyone else isn't. It's clear someone shouldn't have been hired. The masses bow in awe for the savior of the CPD has arrived.
The masses bow in awe for the savior of the CPD has arrived.
1/01/2012 09:25:00 PM
And that, of course, would be you. Obviously, only YOUR opinion has merit.
btw, My judgement is just fine in moments of stress. However, my heart hasn't frozen over like yours.
1/02/2012 12:56:00 AM
Return and read the sequence of posts and then tell us your point.
Yes, and when your little daughter dies, remember this warm sentiment. You will be expected to go to work - on time - and perform flawlessly. You will be expected not to be distracted or distraught when you get the news. You will NOT cling to your friends or relatives in your hour of need and you will NOT be given any leeway to do anyting except what you would 'normally' do on any other 'normal' day.
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Can you say false analogy.
Anonymous said...
McGoof has a point. The shooters are not in the hospital, they are on the street. If the hospital is full of police, who is on the street looking for the shooter. Over 100 police were murdered during my time on the job. This mass weeping and moaning and gnashing of teeth is a recent phenomenon that serves no purpose.
Mourn at the official service. In the meantime stop standing on street corners at 0300 saluting an unnecessary procession. Get out there and shut the hood down and flush the rats from their holes. Find the shooters instead of wasting time. You're not the first ones to be in this situation. If you want to be the police, suck it up and act like the police.
12/31/2011 05:58:00 PM
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Have some respect you piece of shit, who the hell are you to post garbage like this? Why don't you post your name/star # so if you die in the line of duty we can all make sure to not show up! You F-ng piece of shit!
12/31/2011 10:33:00 PM
Point proven. 10:33 PM, that piece of shit is you.
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