Final Honor
You can find coverage at all the usual media outlets on the right hand side of the blog.
This one was unexpected though:
This one was unexpected though:
- The $95 million police and fire training academy in West Garfield Park that has drawn opposition from Chance the Rapper and college students around the nation will be named after slain Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer.
RIP Commander.
Labels: department issues, officer down
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
53 Comments:
Michael Corlett, what an amazing amd beautiful tribute to your friend, Commander Bauer. You made him proud.
A big thank you to Bridgeport, Canaryville, Morgan Park, Mt. Greenwood, Oak Lawn, Alsip, and Chicago Ridge for showing their support along the procession route from Nativity to Holy Sep.
/Salute
/Cry
/Thank you.
May God's Angels be with all the police officers, fallen and not. Thank you all for your service to the public, who do not always appreciate it or what you do. Thank you.
With the emotional week and the comments being down as of late, I haven’t submitted a comment this week, but one thing I’d like to add was that on Thursday night’s Hawks telecast, there was a moment of silence before the anthem for Commander Bauer, and Pat Foley mentioned the commander’s wife and daughter by name, sending condolences and saying what a good man and big Hawks fan Commander Bauer was. Also, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook attended the wake on Friday. Classy gestures by a classy organization. The players didn’t have to do that, but they did. Good people.
Godspeed Commander.
The memorial service for Commander Bauer was beautiful. Such a show of support was wonderful to see. I wish I could have been there in person. God bless all of the men & women in blue from across the country that came here to show support to CPD.
I totally respect what Commander Bauer and what he stood for. I think it's a great honor to have something named after him. I think they should name something big after him and many others who lost their lives in the cities name. I believe its politics as usual, they are trying to sell us on the idea we need a new academy and they don't want to pay their bills. I would rather have lower taxes and a pension than a new academy. I believe we should make do until we as a city are more financially stable. I plan on moving out in seven years because of the high taxes and crime. The politicians here are full of crap and they never let a tragedy go to waist either.
When you get around to this:
https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyOsHotdogs/posts/10211651942593999
He was seen the other night around 3am, walking down 35th Street going westbound and tearing off all the blue ribbons that are up for CMDR Paul Bauer.
I watch on tv Rham slithering around and Pickle head ED... I thought to myself, GROSS
I love that the west side will FOREVER have to look upon his name. RIP in peace Commander Bauer.
I have noticed lately that a Chance the Rapper gets a LOT of air time and coverage on many of the TV channels. Is he considered "the Role Model" that the media wants to promote?
AND - why is his two cents the big concern that gets amplified by the Media? Just wondering?
Who cares what he thinks about putting up a training facility - anywhere?
Why would anyone give two shits about what that little shit and a bunch of college students think? Build the building and name it Bauer.
Can you request ppl send in photos to post?
Tell "Chance, that police hater" to fuck off and tell College students to get out of mom's basement and get a real job in the real world!
Outstanding. Anyone really give a rat's ass about what Chance The Rapper thinks?
Perhaps they believe training could be done on-line instead.
Look at all those on-line colleges out there. All police training could be done at home.
It is a nice honor, but at the same time, the Mayor making this decision is nothing short of politicizing Commander Bauer's death. We don't have money for the Academy, a lot of people - including Police - don't want it. He's simply using this moment to move his agenda forward, that same agenda that rewards his connected friends. After the disgusting, whore-ish display he's put on all week, I don't see how any police can vote for him. He's as stained as Kim Foxx and Preckwinkle.
not a cop
i cried watching the funeral on TV
it was a beautiful thing to see all people come together and put aside their differences and honor CMD Bauer and his family.
it made me proud to be a Chicagoan again
RIP Paul Bauer, you are already deeply missed
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Nice Gesture Emmanuel on naming the Academy BUT Police Academies historically are to be located centrally in the city so ALL can get to them.
WE KNOW YOU ARE FROM THE SUBURBS (thats why crime is out of control) and didn't know this but everybody from Chicago knows this.
How about that land the city already owns where Michael Reese was that is 85 acres and SaVE that taxpayer money.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-police-funeral-kass-0218-story.html
An honor for sure, but not enough to quell my grief, which has recently turned to anger for many reasons. Some, in our ranks, could use some manners training. Many couldn't leave (or refrain from using) their cellphone in their car for a wake? And vulgar language in a church basement is still, technically, inside of a church. "Un-fucking believable!". Yes, those were YOUR words, which I heard from two rows away. You said that while wearing your blouse with civilians and families with kids nearby! Check yourself Office!
My wife and I went back to the old nieghborhood and stood at 111 th and Whipple and watched the Procession Of Squads. In all of thirty years on the Job never in my life have I seen an outpouring of people to stand by Us ( once the cops always the cops) nor from Police Departments from at least 5 States and Federal Athorities ( ice) all I can say is thank you from this retired Copper to all who came out. Jim Kelly 68/98
What about the Timothy J. O'Connor Training Academy at 1300 W. Jackson? Officer O'Connor was killed in the line of duty in 1922 and the academy was named after him in 1976. I am in favor of doing something for Cmdr. Bauer, but Officer O'Connor also lost his life in the line of duty and it seems to me that he is being kicked aside in favor of someone else. Officer O'Connor is being forgotten. What about changing an expressway name or other government building to honor Cmdr Bauer. Perhaps the 018 district building would be a more appropriate honor to remember Cmdr. Bauer.
Was out on 111th Street yesterday and admittedly humbled yet proud to stand with neighbors to honor this man. The procession was unbelievable. Thank you to all of you who go out there every day. It was reassuring to see all the agencies that participating and reassuring to see, in person, that there are people who care about the police and that there are police who care about us. Stay safe. God bless all of you and remember Commander Bauer and his family.
RIP Commander. Prayers to the family and friends of Commander Bauer.
I am not a police officer or firefighter but came out to pay my respects as a neighbor.I was amazed by an incident at Commander Bauers Funeral that is going unreported and had the earmarks of his spirit of selflessness involving a disheveled possibly homeless woman having a seizure and having to be brought by to life a combined effort of CFD and CPD Officers . It was striking the true professionalism of those fighting back their own grief dressed in their Spotless Dress Uniforms on their hands and knees bringing back to life a person they've never met. If anything showed the best of this city it overwhelmingly spoke volumes about the heart of Chicago. God Bless those TRUE HEROES!
this is very appropriate to honor the commender. who cares what a scum sucking rapper has to say?
what is the objection to this police training academy being located in their high crime neighborhood?
This is a wonderful idea.
R.I.P. Commander Bauer.
J.J.
I think it would have been more appropriate if they named the new CPD equestrian training facility after him.
In others news. Can this be real? lhttps://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/02/chicago_police_superintendent_criminals_think_chicagos_judicial_system_a_joke.html
Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement. “For decades to come, every police and fire recruit learning to protect and serve Chicagoans will train in the Paul R. Bauer Academy, and be inspired by the example he set for us all.’’
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Rahm loves the police so much that he canceled all retired police and firefighters health insurance over two years ago.
Sorry to get on the ballerina here, RIP Cmdr Bauer, I worked in 018 and retired from 019.
Rahm you two faced lying rat bastard.
to all my thin blue line family -
I love and pray that you will be safe. Not only have we suffered a great loss, but our city has lost much as well.
Grunt Style has teamed up with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to offer a T-shirt and hoodie to honor the memory of Commander Paul Bauer. 100% of the profit will go to his family. $25 for the shirt and $40 for the hoodie. They're only selling these until March 3. In addition to helping the family of one of our own, you'll also get a very comfortable and great quality shirt. The company was also founded by military veterans and employs many veterans. They also make their products in the USA. Everything they sell comes with a lifetime guarantee also. From their site:
"EVERYTHING FROM GRUNT STYLE IS GUARANTEED FOR LIFE!
Yup. Everything. For any reason. Including tears, holes, loose threads, beer stains - even blood stains from defending the American Flag."
https://www.gruntstyle.com/products/chicago-police-memorial-foundation
There's a pop-up ticker at the bottom of their page that shows what people are buying. While I was at their site, I saw people from Colorado, Oklahoma, and around Illinois buying these shirts. People across the country are supporting Commander Bauer's family. Let's do our part.
Good he is going to be recognized.
On another subject I am going through scc withdrawal. I miss reading the comments
Great send off for a great guy.
The wake and funeral of Paul Bauer were very impressive.
Very befitting of the nice guy that he was.
Check out CPD’s social media coverage of the wake and funeral - those graphic arts guys do videos ? Great ones I might add - what do the acadamy video people do ?
Beautiful tribute to born and bred CPD Commander.
Very well done to all involve in the planning
and execution of a very heartfelt ceremony to a
well loved man. So proud of CPD. I watch every minute of funeral.
Rookies take note, that's the way it's done and hope fully
you will all strive to become an officer of the same
caliber as Paul Bauer, God rest his soul.
Honestly stop wasting tax payers money there is no reason for a new one . Please find another building to honor the commander not something no one wants but the crooked mayor and the 50 thieves.
The following is from the young 35th alderman Carlos Rosa. This clown is a socialist who pretty much hates the police. I’m sure as do most politicians in the city. Give it some time, like a couple of weeks after Commander Bauer’s death for hate to thrust its ugly head against the police. The excerpt is from his official email back in the fall of 2017.
As you may have read, last week the Chicago City Council voted on a $9.6 million land acquisition deal. This was the first vote the City Council took on Mayor Emanuel's plan to build a $95 million cop and fire training academy. I joined with 40 community groups leading the #NoCopAcademy campaign - including Black Lives Matter Chicago, Black Youth Project 100, Grassroots Collaborative, and National Lawyers Guild Chicago - and voted no. I voted no because I have not found a single study that says new cement, new carpet, and new windows will end police violence and police misconduct. I voted no because I believe $95 million should go to schools, health services, and youth and job programs, not a new swimming pool and shooting range for police officers. The Chicago Police Department spends $4 million per day, and CPD receives nearly 40% of the City's annual budget. CPD is not lacking in resources, it is lacking in accountability and oversight.
Police misconduct and violence settlements have cost Chicago taxpayers approximately $660 million in the last ten years. Given that a new police and fire academy would not address police misconduct and violence, I believe that a lucrative real estate scheme is the primary motivation behind the Mayor's plan to build a new academy on the West Side. The existing fire academy is located in the South Loop, and the existing cop academy is located in the West Loop. These two academies are currently located in prime real estate locations. By combining these academies on the West Side, the Mayor can sell the existing two locations to connected developers (and campaign contributors). The Mayor recently sold prime Goose Island real estate owned by the City to a connected developer.
On yesterday, I stood on the corner of 111th and California watching as Commander Bauer’s funeral procession drove past. I was honored and proud to see so many different police department represented from across the nation. Two older women from Evergreen Park stood next to me calling out each and every police department represented, waiting to see their own Evergreen Park Police Officers ride by. Once the procession ended, the women asked one another if they had missed Evergreen Park’s officers.
If anyone can recall seeing EPPD in the procession, please let me know. I would hate to think they failed to send somebody out for Commander Bauer’s services.
Hey SCC, gruntstyle clothing is running a memorial selling t shirts and hoodies for Cmdr Paul and 100% profit is going to his family. Maybe you could repost it with a link and photo and get more people to buy and give back. Thanks guys, just a suggestion.
IT was done to silence any opposition to the amount of money spent there. The elected offenders can now garner sympathy against opposition by saying "How can you oppose the Paul Bauer building?" tugging on heart strings----while stealing our tax dollars.
A memorial should be erected where Cmdr. Bauer met his demise, next to the DuBufet statue on the State of IL Building plaza. This will jar the memory of the numerous politicians whose failure to properly support and staff the CPD led to numerous deaths and tragedies, culminating in Paul Bauer's murder. Let our deceitful Mayor, our scheming County Board President, and our inept States Attorney be the first to take note. The AlderCreatures, County Commissioners, and State Legislators will be the second contingency of clowns who also need to be reminded that public safety is one of their primary duties to their electorate.
RIP Cmdr. Bauer
Retired .38 spl +P
More coverage of Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer here is Illinois Review. He attended Saint Ignatius 4 years after me. He will be missed.
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/02/weyermuller-thousands-gather-to-pay-respects-to-fallen-chicago-police-commander.html#comments
The only positive
A nice honor but premature in my opinion.
Many in "the community" are opposed to this facility and I think tying the commanders name to it right mow tends to throw dirt on his memory. Should have waited a year or so until it was nearly completed
Funny how Rahm didn’t use his “stick it in the cop’s ear” line while speaking at Cmdr. Bauer’s funeral.
I was glad to see Fr. Brandt throw some shots at the 9.5 digit midget.
Nice! But smacks or Rham looking for po po votes
I was also near the entrance to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to pay respects on Saturday. RIP Commander Bauer. The letter his wife wrote to thank everyone was touching and heartbreaking. Chicago was lucky to have such a fine man, taken too soon.
Not the police, here. But really wwas touched by the ceremony. Everything about it was amazing. The minister (I think preist) who spoke about the commander did an outstanding job. There were interesting stories included, tears, and even a few laughs. While I don't really have a connection with the police department (or a church), I felt very connnected watching the service. Thank you for a job well done. And thank you to the commander and his family for their sacrifice.
I was there in cold and happy to be there to pay respect to Commander Bauer. He was a husband, a father, a colleague, and a neighbor.
We don't need you to name anything in this city in the name of The Commander. Rahm and crooks can name the police academy "Chance The Rappa Academy" for all I F'care. The memories are with his loved one.
The Lights have been turned off in Chicago.
Commander Bauer was the last to turn off the lights.
Stay safe. may the Lord protect all of you.
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