RIP Officer
- City officials presented the top awards for extraordinary bravery to
Chicago police officers and firefighters Tuesday morning at a ceremony
at City Hall.
WBBM Newsradio [...] reports, the city's Carter Harrison Award was presented to Police Officers Jeffrey Friedlieb and Ruben Del Valle, who shot and pursued a drug suspect, after he shot them.
Friedlieb managed to shoot the suspect after both officers had been shot in the head.
"After I got shot, I went down, and luckily I was still conscious, so I was able to fire back, and wound the offender," he said.
Unfortunately, the doctors couldn't remove the bullet from Officer Friedlieb's head, and he suffered from continual headaches, loss of motor skills, pain and balance issues. The shooting may have also triggered/exacerbated PTSD after a stint with the Marines in Iraq participation in numerous engagements.
After winning the Department's highest award, Officer Friedlieb returned to duty, but was on Duty Disability and passed this weekend by his own hand following a decade of fighting his injuries. We can't even imagine his struggles. Deepest sympathies to his family, friends and co-workers.
RIP Officer.
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posted by SCC at 12:07 AM
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RIP Brother
Line of duty death. Full benefits.
Officer Friedlieb was a true hero. His father Jeffrey Sr. served the CPD for over 35 years. Outsiders often do not understand the generational commitment to public service that is made for them. Our hearts and prayers to go out to this family. Godspeed.
I worked with Jeff a handful of times when he was a new officer in 011. He had a great attitude and was eager to learn. I was also working the night he was shot. I'll never forget the radio transmission of him saying he was shot, the 10-1 that ensued, and all the emotions that go along with brother officers in the worst of situations. I remember the systematic search of the area into the wee morning hours on a brutally hot and humid night. Jeff served his nation and his city with bravery and courage. May God rest your soul Jeff, and may the demons that haunted you be forever banished to hell.
--A former and always proud 011 blue shirt.
Devastating news. May God tender the keys to heaven to this hero.
RIP Hero. Thank you for your service.
May He comfort his Family and Friends, and heal Officer Friedleib in his everlasting life.
Please get help!
So very sad. May he now find peace in the God's embrace.
Thank you for your brave service and may you now Rest In Peace. My hart goes out to all his friends and family.
God Bless him and his family
Rest easy soldier. Heaven has a special place for brave men like you.
May he be at the right hand of the Lord and watch over all of us...
With deepest gratitude for Officer Friedlieb's life of service, and profound sorrow over his suffering and death.
-- A Grateful Citizen
I worked the watch in 011 the night Jeff and his partner were shot. I was amazed that Jeff, although hit in the head, was able to chase down and shoot the offender. What an unbelievable, never give up, warrior mindset!
Jeff was a true hero, and his death should be considered by the Department as in the line of duty. If anyone is due a honors funeral, it is Jeff. But for him being shot that night, he'd be alive today. Try as he might, he couldn't overcome the pain and anguish that bullet in his head caused him on a daily basis. He just wasn't the same after being shot, either physically or mentally. I know he was tormented as a result of his injury, and that he suffered intense migraines on a daily basis. Despite this, he persisted and did the best he could. Unfortunately, medicine couldn't get the bullet out of his head, and he had to suffer. And he knew he was going to suffer like that for the rest of his life. How much can one man take?
RIP Jeff. Although I never told you, I viewed you as nothing but a hero.
That's awful. God bless him. Was he related to Lt. Fred Friedleib, assigned to 020 in the 1980s?
rest easy officer.
Timothy 2: 4-7
Too sad for words.
33 a day.
Sad, very sad. Prayers.
And the democRATic politicians will ignore this while they honor scumbags like felony floyd
God Bless Your Watch is Over
Rest in peace Devil Dog. You are a credit to this country, this city, and this department. My condolences to his family and all those who love him.
Never in law/police, and yet a tear comes to my eye when I hear this. I am very sorry for your loss.
Your city is like the Wild West!
"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his/her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen"
(Catholic prayer.)
Rip Brother
This should be a line of duty death. If a former First Deputy received those honors after a heart attack, and a two packs of cigarettes a day habit, so should this poor kid…..
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R.I.P Brother
May the demons you suffered be slain at the gates of heaven.
Condolences to all who knew and loved him
A true hero for all.
God Bless... Godspeed my Brother In Blue
This blows. Thanks for the update.
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There are no words to express the sadness of this loss. To all his family, friends and colleagues who knew the deepest condolences. May he find the peace life denied him.
This should be a FULL DEPARTMENT HONORS FUNERAL
Rest in peace Jeff. The amount of weight on your shoulders was more than any human should have to endure in a lifetime. You were a true hero and we will never forget the sacrifices you made for this county and for our city
R.I.P.Brother.
He deserved way better.
I want the department and all its leadership to be reminded of that. When they make decisions based only on optics and beurocratic policy rather than what is truth and what is right. They don't want to risk their rank, but remember what Jeff risked, and the conclusion a few days ago.
He deserved way better.
Please don't be afraid to go on EAP leave.
True hero. RIP. Please if you’re suffering from PTSD especially ideation get help. It’s available and a courageous move. God Speed sir.
move along nothing to see here
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No I don't wanna ride on your CTA Red Line death train nor any other CTA
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Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) is demonising the mob of scholars??? Ald playing Good Cop/Bad Cop.?
When you say it's a "citywide issue" it comes off as being a victim and its not your fault. Like since it happens everywhere accept it there's nothing you can do about it right?
Leticia said...
"All four (streets) here were blocked off by cars, young adults, grown adults," she said. "There was a lot of people as audience."
Police say responding officers were clearing a crowd that was gathering in the 3500 block of South Ashland Avenue when a person threw an object onto a marked squad car, causing damage to the front windshield.
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) released the following statement about the incident:
I am aware of what happened overnight at 35th and Ashland in the early hours this morning and have been in contact with the 9th District about the incident. I'm grateful to the officers who responded and were ultimately able to move those gathered along despite the fact that a police vehicle was damaged in the process. This is a citywide issue that we must find real solutions for and I am committed to having meaningful conversations with my colleagues and other government entities about how we can keep people from participating in these unsafe and disruptive actions.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/street-takeover-in-chicago-caught-on-camera/ar-AA1fR4Qx
RIP Brother. Godspeed and peace to your family, friends and fellow Oficers.
I worked with Jeff in 011. Fellow combat veteran. He was a great friend and coworker. He will truly be missed. Please reach out everyone. People are here to listen.
I have known this kid since he was in kindergarten. I wish life would have dealt him a better hand. I’m so sorry, RIP kid…..
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This should be a line of duty death. If a former First Deputy received those honors after a heart attack, and a two packs of cigarettes a day habit, so should this poor kid…..
8/28/2023 09:28:00 AM
So very true - I agree with you.
My heart is breaking for this young man. Why did this rotten Fkg department let him live and die in such torture?
Jeff earned his wings. Yet it was given to that deputy.
I am thrilled that Second City Cop is active again.,
I feel sadness about this great cop who died by his own hand due to the fatal injury he suffered. But we do KNOW who the criminals are.
Although Marines die, The Marine Corps will always live on. So him and his memory will always live on. Semper Fidelis Devil. Fair winds and following sees.
EAP is useless...
Lt. Fred Friedlieb’s nephew. God Bless this police family.
RIP brother.
Shame on those who are posting about other unrelated things on this thread. Officer death, please no non related posts from here on out.
RIP
SFMF!!! We'll take it from here...
OT
RIP Sgt Jeff Aldrich
God Bless you Jeff!!! You're in my prayers, may God grant you eternal peace!!! From a St Tars CPD and Veteran.
RIP Brother, enjoy the perfect weather. Your Life Mattered 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Rest in eternal peace CPD brother Jeff I’m sure you backed us up many of times because you sound like a true copper’s copper for which there is no higher honor.
We have your watch as well as your family’s six from here good sir.
Your life mattered and you made a difference.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Peace be with you all brothers in blue.
State Troopers…
The best way to honor Jeff, is to show the city that we stand with Jeff at visitation and at his funeral, should the family permit us. Blue shirts for blocks all in Jeff's honor. If the white shirts show, show them respect. God keep you Jeff, you were a hell of a p.o. in 011, and no one can deny that. Ruben, you had a hell of a partner who is now watching over all of us. Jeff make sure you say hi to Mac and flash, 011 district rangers like you, they will show you the way brother.
Wtf are you talking about CTA stops and some democrat party rube. Disgrace. Take that shit out of here and go write a book titled, "Things No One Gives a Shit About".
This is about a person who even in death has more perspective and respect than you obviously.
God Bless J FriedLieb
I’ve known Jeff for a short time but in that time we became good friends along with his dad Sr. I truly will miss our walks in the morning with our dogs. Lots of laughs and great conversations. RIP my friend🙏
Nothing but respect for this man I never knew. Let’s be kind to each other. There are many suffering in silence.
011 BETTER HAVE HIS NAME UP ON THE WALL AND HONORED.
024 did, for a guy who did it for nothing related to PTSD, or anything related to the Performance of his duties.
Funny how the connected will be memorialized short of full honors.
Let Us Never Forget carter referring to Officer French’s Casket as Shit. When stating “move this shit!”
RIP Jeff!! May God give you the peace you so much deserve.
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