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Retired Chicago Officer pays remembrance to veterans
Retired Chicago Officer Joe LePore recognized veterans at a senior community home in Las Vegas on Nov. 7 in honor of Veterans Day. The Honor Guard from Nellis Air Force Base kicked off the cere-
Legion Post 615 in Tinley Park–read off the names of veterans who served in the armed forces and have since passed away.
mony as LePore–the former Sergeant-at-Arms of the American
More than 25 veterans attended the ceremony with family mem- bers and residents of the community center by their side.
Just for Jake benefit
n PHOTOS BY JAMES PINTO
Chicago Police Officer and U.S. Army Veteran Paul Mieszala
found out his 8-year-old son, Jake, had a large inoperable brain stem tumor called ganglioglioma in December 2014.
Since Jake’s diagnosis, he has been through multiple surgeries, MRIs, CT scans, extended hospital stays and he is currently under- going chemotherapy.
The Mieszala family is seeking financial assistance to cover medical bills and Lodge 7 members stepped up to help the Officer and his family.
On Nov. 8, Chicago Police Officers attended the “Just for Jake” benefit and concert for a night of raffles, auctions and fun to raise funds for the family at Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.
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