PO Lewis Services
Services are set for Thursday morning for slain Chicago police officer Clifton Lewis, who was fatally shot during a robbery Thursday night on the West Side.
A public wake for Lewis is scheduled for 10 a.m. at United Baptist Church, 4242 W. Roosevelt Rd., according to Steven Leak, of Leak & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral, also public, is scheduled for 11 a.m., Leak said. The burial will be private, Leak said.A Police News Affairs statement added that a 9 a.m. ceremonial arrival is also planned at the church.
The FOP site reflects the same information. Does this mean no Wake the evening before? Because we're sure there are hundreds of Officers who'd like to pay their respects and we aren't sure an hour is going to cover it.
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
43 Comments:
Perhaps the family wanted it this way.
It may be another case of the Family getting sick of the Brass turning the funeral into a dog and pony show to show off vs. a memorial to a fallen Officer.
Pols looking to control this "event".
The only thing I don't like about these wakes is all the officers who just go to get out of work. You'll see them joking and laughing in the parking lot like they're at a reunion. Such disrespect for the slain officer.
People are just getting tired of the assholes running this "what used to be a great department" and the city.
Thanks for your service P.O. Lewis. RIP.
Everything about this tragedy is sad.
And why hasn't the department sent out an email with all the info regarding the service? I recieved an email the other day informing me that the information would be available on Monday.
I guess the department figures that I'll get the info here and they don't need to waste their time
Thank you SCC for your service
maybe his family is too overcome with emotions to handle a multiple day event. I have had to go through some difficult funerals before (life for children) and they often recommend if family is very distraught that the wake and funeral be combined. Sometimes this is actually nicer or easier for very sick relatives also. So before judging we don't know the full story and should respect the family's wishes . stop worrying about whats more convenient for us.
Well just remeber this. It is his families choice. And us or the police department have no say so.
So just to get this straight, there isn't going to be a big line of duty ceremony? It's just going to be a wake and the rest is private (family only)?
Just don't want to show up bundled ready to stand outside for the ceremony if it's only a wake instead.
Thanks for any input
R.I.P. Officer Lewis
Gone too soon!
Da Pelon
I dunno SCC.. I'd leave well enough alone on this one... If this is the family's wish, so be it... it is for them, not us.
It's possible the family did this to wrest control from 9.5, Mouthy McLousyspouse and the media...
Too many times in the past, mayors, bosses and the media have hijacked Police funerals...
We've seen it, we're disgusted by it.
We've always said that deceased Officer's family and brothers in arms should be seated in the front rows and the gold stars should render fitting respect and humility by acting as ushers, guidon bearers and traffic control.
The one day when those who are exalted should be humbled and those who are humbled should be exalted...
The politicians and their co-conspirator clergy henchmen can wait outside with their hands in their pockets like the little men they actually are...
You can hate on this post and the poster but what's right is right.
POLICEMEN & STILL CITIZENS!
Not indentured servents by virtue of having sworn an oath and wearing a Blue Suit, Star and a round crown with the Silitoe Tartan!
May our Brother rest in GOD's Eternal Care.
Any one
Hear an offender surrendered reference too this homicide??
Let's put P/O Lewis to rest and find those killers. Shake down every snich and hole. Talk up the reward. Lets catch them fast and let his family have closure. Let's make an example of these azzholes
And why hasn't the department sent out an email with all the info regarding the service? I recieved an email the other day informing me that the information would be available on Monday.
I guess the department figures that I'll get the info here and they don't need to waste their time
Thank you SCC for your service
1/03/2012 10:29:00 AM
Check AFMN messages on the Department intranet.
Public visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Thursday.
St. Jude Service is at 10:45 a.m.
Funeral service is at 11:00 a.m.
God rest his soul.
To the asshole who felt the need to discuss the evil pitbull....go to another post moron. The post was "PO Lewis services" NOT pitbulls. Goof
lets remember our brother. thats all that matters
And why hasn't the department sent out an email with all the info regarding the service? I recieved an email the other day informing me that the information would be available on Monday.
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hey you ignorant troublemaking dick head! All this and more was sent in an email and daily bulletin once all info from family was ready to be given. This is NOT about you. This family is still grieving despite being pressured by certain gold stars and political hacks to do it a certain way. This is the family's wishes. For future reference, do what i did. If you have Any questions you feel need be answered, just call down to our police special events who handle all logistics and writing of such plans. Or ask your commander or their office peeps. I did, and the officer who took my call was polite, and answered all my questions. So, stop being a selfish prick and make your call you lazy troublemaking dick head!
"It is his families choice. And us or the police department have no say so."
--1/03/2012 11:29:00 AM
Yes, this is true. They have on their plate as much as they can handle, and that is that. We should simply respect their wishes.
Don't worry -- something's gonna shake loose, and soon. 8 people were shown that shiny gun - laughing, waving it around, snapping it at the TV, at each other -- "Whoo!" -- and they each told ten others, who told ten more.
Someone's brother is locked up again. Someone's gonna look around the room, lower his voice, and ask "Kin you he'p me out?"
The Box Chevy Phantom said...
We've always said that deceased Officer's family and brothers in arms should be seated in the front rows and the gold stars should render fitting respect and humility by acting as ushers, guidon bearers and traffic control.
The one day when those who are exalted should be humbled and those who are humbled should be exalted...
The politicians and their co-conspirator clergy henchmen can wait outside with their hands in their pockets like the little men they actually are...
POLICEMEN & STILL CITIZENS!
Not indentured servents by virtue of having sworn an oath and wearing a Blue Suit, Star and a round crown with the Silitoe Tartan!
May our Brother rest in GOD's Eternal Care.
1/03/2012 04:34:00 PM
Dear Box Chevy Phantom:
You said that better than anyone.
Amen, Brother!
O Hare Airport failed to put terminal-poled American flags in front of parking lots and main entrance terminals at half mast.These are very large flags, very visible. Flags at police, vehicle maintenance, street and sans at outlying airport posts were put at half mast. Every flag on the airport property should have been put at half mast, not just those at city facilities on site. This is Rahm's spin. Fuck you Rahm or whoever made this decision. When Maggie Daley died, all flags at O'Hare (ALL FLAGS) were at half mast for more than a week.
The only thing I don't like about these wakes is all the officers who just go to get out of work. You'll see them joking and laughing in the parking lot like they're at a reunion. Such disrespect for the slain officer.
1/03/2012 08:15:00 AM
I thought it was just me. Or the ones who participate in St Jude then congregate LOUDLY in the hallways/lobby while the service is still going on. Extremely disrespectcul to the slain officer, the family, friends and the officers themselves.
The only thing I don't like about these wakes is all the officers who just go to get out of work. You'll see them joking and laughing in the parking lot like they're at a reunion. Such disrespect for the slain officer.
1/03/2012 08:15:00 AM
I had to respond. To a civilian outsider, seeing officers joking and/or laughing in the parking lot of an fallen officers wake might seem ignorant in a sense, I honestly and truly don't think it's out of disrespect. I've been to one too many police wakes and funerals and I can say out of experience that all it is, is just a way officers cope with the pain and the realization that he or she could be the one laying in the casket and tmrw may never come for one of us because of our dangerous job.
The only thing I don't like about these wakes is all the officers who just go to get out of work. You'll see them joking and laughing in the parking lot like they're at a reunion. Such disrespect for the slain officer.
1/03/2012 08:15:00 AM
I think its FAR LESS disrespectfull than the way our bosses turn a Police Fueneral into a ego stroking dog and pony show.
But thats me...
Only the governor or president can order the American flag at half staff
Information was sent out. Respect the families wishes and be present for them at the church.
And why hasn't the department sent out an email with all the info regarding the service? I recieved an email the other day informing me that the information would be available on Monday.
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hey you ignorant troublemaking dick head! All this and more was sent in an email and daily bulletin once all info from family was ready to be given. This is NOT about you. This family is still grieving despite being pressured by certain gold stars and political hacks to do it a certain way. This is the family's wishes. For future reference, do what i did. If you have Any questions you feel need be answered, just call down to our police special events who handle all logistics and writing of such plans. Or ask your commander or their office peeps. I did, and the officer who took my call was polite, and answered all my questions. So, stop being a selfish prick and make your call you lazy troublemaking dick head!
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Was all that name calling Necessary? So you made the phone call...it's Not all about you either...
O Hare Airport failed to put terminal-poled American flags in front of parking lots and main entrance terminals at half mast.These are very large flags, very visible. Flags at police, vehicle maintenance, street and sans at outlying airport posts were put at half mast. Every flag on the airport property should have been put at half mast, not just those at city facilities on site. This is Rahm's spin. Fuck you Rahm or whoever made this decision. When Maggie Daley died, all flags at O'Hare (ALL FLAGS) were at half mast for more than a week.
1/03/2012 09:46:00 PM
That is solely the decision of the City Dept of Aviation. CPD has no say so.
If I am KIA, please please, dont let the mayor and his puppet supt come to the hospital, to my wake or my funeral.
Or ask your commander or their office peeps.
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Don't know where you work, but I haven't seen my commander in over a year and my "office peep" is still enjoying his 13B extension; so I'm 99.
It's really not the family's choice or the CITY choice.
It should be The officer's choice and I feel that Off. Lewis didn't want to have a funeral or a wake at all.
He is leaving it up to us to make sure people won't ever want to do this again to a police officer or anyone else!
Justice should be our word and Clifton and his family; blood or friends should be the last to suffer
in silence.
Murder is the enemy and the weapon is forgetfulness.
Always Remember!
Good Night brother and tomorrow will be the greatest day of your life because it will last forever!
. When Maggie Daley died, all flags at O'Hare (ALL FLAGS) were at half mast for more than a week.
WTF Treu??? Not even a Veteran but then again Rhambo didbt go the Pearl Harbor Ceremony on 07 DEC 11. 90 yr old vets in the cold. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
FUK THE CLOUTED
HONOR THIS OFFICER's Wishes
The only thing I don't like about these wakes is all the officers who just go to get out of work. You'll see them joking and laughing in the parking lot like they're at a reunion. Such disrespect for the slain officer.
1/03/2012 08:15:00 AM
I have always looked at those guys and thought "Glad you are here".
I know they have wives and husbands that work, kids to be picked up and lives to be lived. But I'm glad they are there.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
If I am KIA, please please, dont let the mayor and his puppet supt come to the hospital, to my wake or my funeral.
1/04/2012 12:48:00 AM
You got it Officer Anonymous!
Laughing and joking in the parking lot? It's disrespectful plain and simple. Just listen to them talking about where they can eat in the area of the wake. Or whats up with so and so at whatever district.
I worked an honors funeral before. When a family agrees to an honors funeral, you have no say so. Everything is done according to protocol. While the grieving surviving spouse/mother may want to have another family member next to them entering a church, it's police personnel that has to be there.
Everyone should at the very least write down what their wishes are. Pick someone (who can handle all the B.S.)you trust with your life. Parents, Spouse, or children should be out of the question. Put it in your will or trust. Stop saying you will do it tomorrow. Get it done today.
I am a Gold Star Family member and trust me its not a membership anyone wants to be in. Every time an Officer has his life TAKEN my heart breaks all over again.
I have been to numerous wakes and funerals and I have never had an issue with people laughing and joking. Maybe they are telling some stories of what they had with the Officer. Maybe laughing is better then going to the bar and try to find answers in the bottom of a bottle.
Try to stop being so judgemental. You dont know what another is going thru until you walk a mile in their shoes. Enjoy everyday you have and live it for all its worth. I pray that all of you go home safe.
P.O. Lewis I know that you were welcomed home with open arms from all your brothers and sisters that were waiting for you.
A Gold Star Family Member
Chick-fil-A Loyola Water Tower is truly saddened to hear about the loss of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis last Thursday. We will be accepting donations for Officer Lewis's family this Thursday January 5th at the restaurant for any customers or officers who would like to donate. We are located at 30 E. Chicago Ave, right off the Chicago Red Line stop.
We hope you will let those interested in your district know about this event if they would like to donate. Chick-fil-A Loyola Water Tower will also be donating a percentage of daily sales on Thursday.
More details can be found here on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=351377924877971
To 1/03/2012 08:03:00 PM
Can you switch to decaf until our brother is laid to rest?
The only thing I don't like about these wakes is all the officers who just go to get out of work. You'll see them joking and laughing in the parking lot like they're at a reunion. Such disrespect for the slain officer.
1/03/2012 08:15:00 AM
I have to agree with you, but only to a point. Granted some officers are there only to get out of working, but A LOT of wakes (civilian and PO) I have been to ARE reunions in a way. You know what they say, there are many people (Family included) that you only see at weddings and funerals.
12:14:00 AM
Anonymous said...
O Hare Airport failed to put terminal-poled American flags in front of parking lots and main entrance terminals at half mast.These are very large flags, very visible. Flags at police, vehicle maintenance, street and sans at outlying airport posts were put at half mast. Every flag on the airport property should have been put at half mast, not just those at city facilities on site. This is Rahm's spin. Fuck you Rahm or whoever made this decision. When Maggie Daley died, all flags at O'Hare (ALL FLAGS) were at half mast for more than a week.
1/03/2012 09:46:00 PM
That is solely the decision of the City Dept of Aviation. CPD has no say so.
1/04/2012 12:47:00 AM
You mean Queen Andolino handpicked by Daley.
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