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Honoring a Hero
Condolence Calls
Chicago Police Officers, officers from across the country and others offer messages of empathy and sympathy to the Samuel Jimenez family
Crystal, after spending time with you and your family, I see why Sam fell in love with you all. I do. I felt the love every time I talked to you and left you. Like Sam told you many times, we will cross that bridge when we get there. And when we get there, we will see Sam on the other side.
Superintendent Eddie Johnson
You are not alone. The whole CPD is behind you. For whatev- er you need, we’re here to support you in any way that we can.
Louis Luciano 25th district
I would say that they’re not alone. They lost a member of their family, but their family grew by thousands. And that we’re
I think the family will take a lot of solace in knowing that all these people are here for them and their son, their brother, their
dad. I just hope they can be at peace.”
I would like to say that we are behind them. They’re not alone.
We’re here if they need us.
Officer Angelica Guerrero 6th District
Officer Anthony Acevez 17th District
always going to be here for them.
Officer Caitlin Richards Area Central Bikes Unit
Try your best to stay strong. Lean on each other because at moments like this, we’re who we have. We’re going to take care of our own and we are going to take care of the families of our own.
Officer Matthew Purches Public Transportation Section
We’re so sorry for his loss. For your loss. We wish that this nev-
Your dad was a hero. He was doing something that he enjoyed and we’re all going to miss him. He’s not going to be forgotten.
Christian Maysonet 12th District
I offer my condolences to them and want to let them know that we’re also here to support them throughout the course of their lives, their children’s lives. When times get rough, they can always lean on this Department.
Officer Clarence Hubbard Unit 189
I would just tell them to be strong. And let them know that you do have the entire CPD family that’s here for support. And if you ever need anything, definitely reach out.
Officer Lawrence Nickerson
Even though I didn’t know him personally, I would like to say that he made the ultimate sacrifice without hesitation, and he
er happened.
Officer Tom McNaughton 18th District
lived up to a very high standard.
We’re mourning with the family. My condolences to the fam-
I would like them to know that we’re all here for them. If they ever need any of us, I don’t think any of us would ever hesitate to be there when they need support or just someone to be around.
Officer Carolina Ortega 12th District
My condolences to the family. I’m a sister to him just like he was a brother to me. That means his family is family to me. If they ever need anything, I’m there without hesitation, without doubt.”
Sergeant Dawn Jackson 24th District
Your husband was an excellent man. He served this Depart- ment well. He did what he signed up to do. He saved a lot of lives and for that, we thank you. He will be missed. He will never be forgotten. Your family will always be a part of our family.
Lieutenant Bob Kane 1st District
I’m very sorry for their loss. There are really no words anyone can say to make this any easier. I just want them to know we all have their back and hope they can get through this the best they can.
Officer Keith Endres Itasca Police Department
Your husband’s never going to be forgotten. You father’s never going to be forgotten. The spirit of the people who worked with him are going to support you in this time and for years to come.
ily and prayers to the family as well.
Officer Norma Pelayo News Affairs
His family, friends and fellow officers remember him as a protector, a guardian, a hero. A hero who was beloved in the Edison Park community he called home. A hero who answered the call to serve.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel
The Chicago Police Department is a big family and we’d like to help your family out as much as we can. He’s a part of a much bigger family here and we’d like to help take care of you and be there to try to help support you.
Officer Charlie White 8th District
Words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for this tragic loss.
We have your back.
Detective Matthew McClusky New York City Police Department
Officer Jerry Ajemian Boston Police
Officer Stephan Chatterjee Traffic Unit 145
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