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Additional Thanks
Words of encouragement from a fan of Chicago Police Officers
n BY MITCHELL KRUGEL
Perhaps the only event in Chicago drawing more attention and analysis than the COVID-19 pandemic is ESPN’s presentation of “The Last Dance.”
Now, it might be too much hyperbole to de- scribe Chicago Police Officers’ response to the pandemic with similar words being accorded to Michael Jordan as the city reminisces about his greatness through this 10-part documentary. But Tony Marino doesn’t necessarily think so.
Marino has become intimate with the work of Chicago Police Officers. His auto dealership on the city’s north side – Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge – has provided decades of support to law enforcement, and he wanted to echo some dis-
tinct words of appreciation for the way Chi- cago Police Officers are standing even taller than usual.
“The mental fortitude day in and day out to never stop,” Marino begins, directing his praise at Chicago coppers rather than MJ. “Courage...resilience...I could go on and on. What can I say about them being out on the front lines, helping everybody and serving in this time of uncertainty? Not only did they do this before, but now it’s another level of concern with their families at home while they are at work. It’s incredible that they can get up and do it every day.”
Anybody who is doing “The Last Dance”
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Appreciation to officers for answering the call
n BY MITCHELL KRUGEL
When you look up from your phone or other mobile device to read this story, consider that the salve for the infliction of this pandemic has been communication. And the foundation of that communication, of course, is your mobile network.
Call volume is at an all-time high. According to Michael Wood, Director of Public Sector Sales Midwest for Verizon, the highest call volume of any day of the year is Mother’s Day.During March, call volume averaged 800 million voice calls during weekdays, double the volume of a typical Mother’s Day.
Add in streaming, gaming and virtual private networks (VPN) and providers like Verizon have become essential to rising above the current state of the world. Being able to provide the network reliability and communication stability to the public sector – and especially first responders – has been a labor of love for Verizon.
“It has given us a great sense of pride and purpose being able to serve those on the front lines fighting this crisis,” Wood re- ports. “We are motivated to go above and beyond our respon- sibilities as an organization and as individuals to engage with
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Thank-You Notes
Local businesses express appreciation to Chicago Police Officers
So proud of what you do on a daily basis to support our great city. We are stronger together!
Hartgrove Hospital
773-413-1700 www.HartgroveHospital.com
We are grateful for the strength and courage of the Chicago Police Department standing on the front lines and keeping us safe in times of crisis. We all sleep better knowing you are fighting for us.
Lisa Sanders
Dreamtown LisaSandersGroup.com, lisasanders.sold@gmail.com
When you are out there, in our hearts we’re thinking of you, praying for you every single night. Thanks to you and your families who are always supporting you.
Tony Marino
Marino Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 773-777-2000
To all the brave officers of the Chicago Police Department. Thank you for all the amazing work you are doing!
Michael Wood
Director- Public Sector Sales Midwest, Verizon
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