Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, May 7, 2020
Add to My HeroesTodd C. Gillerlain
Detective Todd Gillerain died after suffering from complications of a fractured femur bone he received while on the scene of a homicide.
A blood clot developed, and he passed away from a pulmonary embolism.
Detective Gillerain had served with the Chicago Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsI met Todd, through his cousin, John. I knew immediately, Todd, was a stand up kind of guy and a good copper.
Todd and I shared emails and texts over the years. Todd was excited about my retirement from “the job.” He revealed his love for his brothers and sisters in blue, longing to retire to be with his wife, children and family.
Todd, was and is a good man, because “heroes never die.”
Regardless of where life takes us, there are those, who will always stand larger than life. Chicago Police Department Detective Todd C Gillerlain, is one of those who stand larger than life.
Blessings upon Todd’s family.
Special Agent (Ret) Thomas Varney
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