Remember His Ride
- On June 11, 2013 Brian McDevitt took off work as a Chicago Police Officer to spend a day with his family. That afternoon, Brian, an avid cyclist, went for a bike ride on a local trail. Brian was struck by a vehicle while crossing an intersection. He remained unconscious at Advocate Christ Medical Center for ten days before succumbing to his injuries. Brian is survived by his wife Margaret, his son Brian Jr, 3 years old, and his daughter Molly, 2 years old. Brian was a dedicated Chicago Police Officer and recent recipient of the Award of Valor.
Please join Brian's family and friends for a celebration of Brian's life. A non-profit account has been set up and all proceeds will benefit Brian's wife and children.
Info at the link up top.
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posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
11 Comments:
Chris, A single Dad.
These stories of kids losing their Dad just kill me.
I gave up a good career 14 years ago, the love of my life (ex-fiance & still she is my best friend) to be a better Dad to my 2 boys.
8 years ago I filed for custody of my boys, won custody, had it overturned on appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court, lost the fight & fought it again in another jurisdiction and won custody again.
I spent most of my 401k on legal fees & expenses to get custody of my boys & if I have to work until the day I die, then it was worth it! I have 2 awesome young adult men as my sons (one a Dedicated Crew Chief in the US Air Force & the other in college)
What breaks my heart is that his 2 young kids will not grow up with their Dad and they will have that hole in their heart forever.I'll pray for them.
He use to work in the Old 23?
This is not about you Chris.
To the 1st commenter listed here, Thanks for your life story. This is about Brian , not you , loser. I ride on the trail he had been riding on. When you go by 135th and Ridgeland, you will see a bike monument there . As you pass there, say a prayer for his family.
May God Bless and watch over the McDevitt family.
As always,THANKS to SCC for these informative posts on behalf of "Chicago's Finest.'
Thank you everyone especially this blog for the help. We sure can use it. Brian was my partner for his last five years on the job. He was a great cop and a better friend. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him. We really need help selling our benefit tickets which can be purchased on line at our website. Rememberhisride.org we are trying to help brians family out the best way I know how and that's by raising cash. Its next week and we would love for everyone to come to our benefit and show Brian's family how the police take care of thier own. God bless and stay safe. P.o. tom carey. 008th district
Chris, as their mother, I am struggling with that the most. He was a great involved dad. Breaks my heart. My daughter Molly still says dada is her favorite and talks to him everyday on my phone. God bless you and yours.
Even if you can't go, purchase the ticket and give it to someone who can go. Also tell that person to donate some money at the door. I can't go but I purchased a ticket and did the above. It is a small gesture.
This man's two children and wife will never see Chris again. His kids will only have pictures, videos and stories to remember their father by.
To the two commenters criticizing Chris' opinion, he was simply empathizing with the man's widow. And for his widow to chime in, it proves she has class, dignity, and reminds us all that after the funeral, salutes, and glad-handing among cops, there's a tomorrow that must be faced by her and her kids. A tomorrow that lasts a lifetime after the flowers wilt, bills come in, and cop friends stop calling to help.
Any relation to Dan McDevitt former ISP and Lansing PD Chief.
I don't think Chris was trying to make this about him. Just relaying that as much as a struggle it had been for him to raise 2 wonderful men, his heart broke that Brian couldn't do the same. Why do coppers always have to jump down someone's throat at first chance? Jeez. Even Brian's wife didn't do that.
To Brian's wife:
God bless you and your kids!
I'm sure you will continue to keep Brian alive in their hearts.
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