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The sound of bagpipes rang out as the honor guards presented their flags.
police and support the fire department.”
For Kallas, the evening was more than just another fundraiser. It was an incred- ible example of the community enjoying a night together to celebrate the brave men and women who work so hard to keep the community safe. Even when the kind of work the Chicago Police Founda- tion does is not always recognized in the spotlight, Kallas remarked that he simply does it because it’s the right thing to do.
“When we left, my wife said, ‘I am so glad that you got involved with this group, because you can just see the good that it does,’” Kallas exclaimed.
Moving forward, he recognizes chal- lenges as a new board member with finding new ways to support the CPD in a meaningful way. But with his broad ex-
Those who attended the True Blue Gala had the opportunity to meet members of various spe- cialized units and operations in the Department.
perience and network in the hospitality business, he brings a fresh perspective and renewed sense of commitment.
“Quite often, charities kind of miss the target, and in this case, we try and sup- port them with whatever equipment or support that we can,” Kallas explained. “But then the heartening part is, there are so many people that are stepping up and are going to be a part of it. We are all rising to the challenge.”
Other board members who recent- ly joined the foundation, like Debra DiMaggio, would agree with Kallas that they each want to do their part to sup- port the CPD.
As a family law attorney who grew up in a police family, DiMaggio did not hesi- tate to join the board when she was invit- ed to do so. Her father served on the Chi- cago Police Department for more than 30 years, and she knows the sacrifice of a life in blue.
“I grew up in a police family and wit- nessed firsthand the struggles, miscon-
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