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                        Lodge 7 Magazine Main Number: 312-515-7523 Advertising: 201-410-1721
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AMBER RAMUNDO
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MAGAZINE COMMITTEE
Farah Baqai, Darrin Bourret, Bill Burns, Mike Carroll, Michael Grantz, Martin Preib, Anthony Respondi
JANUARY 2019 ■ VOLUME 5, NO. 1
Chicago Lodge No. 7 FOP Magazine is a monthly publi- cation dedicated to law enforcement and criminal jus- tice professionals operating in the City of Chicago, and throughout the State of Illinois. ©2019 KRURAPP COMMU- NICATIONS, INC. Reproduction of any part of this Maga- zine without express written permission is prohibited. Ad- dress subscription inquires and address changes to subs@ ChicagoFOPmagazine.com. Reader comments and edito- rial submissions are welcome, but neither the Publisher (Krurapp Communications, Inc.) nor the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7 assume any responsibility for the return of unsolicited material. The Publisher manages and controls all advertisement relationships and ultimate- ly retains the right to accept or reject any advertisement. The acceptance of advertisements by Chicago Lodge No. 7 FOP Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services advertised. The Publisher and the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7, nor any of their officers and/or employees, make any warranty, ex- press or implied, including the warranties of merchantabil- ity and fitness for a particular purpose, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or pro- cess included in any written or submitted content or in any advertisement. The views and opinions of any advertiser or third-party article contributor do not necessarily state or reflect those of either the Publisher (Krurapp Commu- nications, Inc.) or the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7, and are not used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. Chicago Lodge No. 7 Magazine, its Publishers and/or the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7 assume no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements.
   ‘They wanted to be The Police’
   Special tribute to Officers
Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmolejo
Honoring Chicago Police Officers Conrad Gary and Eduardo Marmolejo, who were lost in the line of duty on Dec. 17, 2018, exemplifies how they lived as husbands, fathers, brothers and sons and how they wanted to be The Police. Our special tribute section includes:
The Natural: Conrad Gary was meant to be a police officer .................................................. Page 30 The Big Brother: How “Lalo,” as Eduardo Marmolejo was affectionately known,
made everybody around him better................................................................................................ Page 35 005 Strong: Despite a tumultuous year, officers in the 5th District will continue
to fight the good fight to honor the legacy of Gary and Marmolejo ................................... Page 40 Safety Check: A tumultuous year for the Department has raised awareness
on the most important aspect of the job: getting home safe ................................................ Page 42 Flags of Our Brothers: Special tributes come from the CPD Honor Guard and
a member who puts his handiwork into honoring the fallen ................................................. Page 44 Special tribute section begins on page 29
  A Vote for First Responders
Chicago Firefighter Jim Gardiner is a candidate for alderman in the 45th ward, which is home to many first responders who need one of their own to represent them .............................. Page 46
Plus: Chicago Lodge 7 makes its endorsements for the February election .......................... Page 16 Mental Health Awareness
Resources for Lodge 7 members who are looking for ways to promote
better mental health. ................................................................................................................................. Page 49
 Also in this issue
President’s Report ....................................Page 5 The 4-1-1 ...................................................... Page 6 First Vice President’s Report..................Page 8 Second Vice President’s Report ........ Page 10 Financial Secretary’s Report .............. Page 12 Honoring Retired Members............... Page 14 Remembering
Deceased Members .............................. Page 15 FOP Labor Report..................................Page 18 FOP Legal Report................................... Page 20 Portraits by Peter Bucks ...................... Page 22
Legislative R epor t .................................. Page 24 Military Committee Report................Page 25
Compliments of
Rabbi Moshe Wolf ................................. Page 26
Father Dan Brandt’s Corner................ Page 27 Officer Awards ........................................ Page 50 Members Only Section........................Page 54 FOP Benefits ............................................ Page 60 Real Estate ................................................ Page 61 Fitness ........................................................ Page 62
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