Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was speaking of this tragic incident last night with other officers. Although I was not yet Police, and, we had never met, I do remember this day. May you continue to RIP. And today you will be in my heart, and in my thoughts. GOD BLESS YOU.

Anonymous
Anonymous

February 9, 2022

Rest in peace Patrolman O'Brien.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 22, 2020

I remember the day I heard the tragic news of the senseless murders of Officers Fahey and O'brien. I was a year and one day into my position as an officer on the Waukegan PD and it had a profound impact. I was selected to represent my department at the funerals and it was an honor.

To the families of these fallen heroes, please know they are never forgotten.

T. DePerte
Waukegan Police Department (Past)

April 25, 2018

So Sad. I remember the day well So Sad.

A friend
A friend

February 9, 2018

Rich your daughter has grown to be a beautiful woman. I know you can
How she has grown.. Seen her at a Blackhawk game a few seasons ago.
Wrote her about what I knew and how I honor you with a end of watch
braclet I've been wearing for years now. Continue to rest in peace sir.

Steven Ploharski
Chicago police retired

October 5, 2015

RIP BROTHER

Illinois Antique Emergency Vehicle Assn.

June 24, 2015

Went again to the scene to say a quick prayer for you and your partner. True heroes. As I posted on the page for your partner I Recently related the story of you and your partner to some young officers who were not even born when you made the ultimate sacrifice. As long as I am on the job your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

February 13, 2014

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 9, 2013

Rest in Peace, Officer O'Brien. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them and also those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 9, 2012

Where has the time gone? Thirty years. It doesn't matter because we will never forget the sacrifice of you and your partner. I'll again go to the spot where you were murdered and say a quick prayer. I tell younger officers the sacrifice you and your partner made, Thank you.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

February 9, 2012

29 years today. You and your family are not forgotten.

Anonymous

February 9, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 28th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect. I pray for the solace of your family and regret that they were denied justice by a former governor who was disgraced by his own criminal conduct.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 10, 2010

Officer O'Brien, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 9, 2010

Thinking of you today and all of your loved ones. Keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 10, 2009

Gone but never forgotten.RIP.

Doris

September 22, 2008

Thinking of you and PO Fahey today. Also both of your families and their sacrifice so long ago and ever continuing. Others may not post but many remember and keep all of you in their prayers.

Citizen

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR BRAVE AND DEDICATED SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. I OFTEN WONDER ABOUT A GOVERNOR (SUCH AS RYAN) IF HE EVER HAD SOME MURDERED IN HIS FAMILY, SOME ONE LOVED AND CHERISHED. WHAT WOULD EVER POSSESS HIM TO MAKE SUCH A DECISION WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU SIR AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE AND MISS YOU.

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 7, 2008

U are remembered brother.

011 district
CPD

December 13, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 17, 2007

Sleep soldier! still in honored rest
Your truth and valor wearing;
The bravest are the tenderest; ---
The loving are the daring.

From A Song of the Camp, by Bayard Taylor (1825-1878)

Anonymous

September 10, 2007

A quater of a century has passed and you have not been forgotten. I only wish those responsible for all the pain would have been put to death for this horrible crime. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die, you will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 10, 2007

After 25 years, your memory still lives on. Rest in Peace.

February 10, 2007

YOU GAVE SO MUCH AND WERE WELL LIKED. MY FATHER WORKED WITH YOU "BACK IN THE DAY." GROWING UP YOU WERE TALKED ABOUT AND STORIES WERE TOLD OF THE QUALITY P.O YOU WERE AND AN EVEN BETTER PERSON. YOU ARE, AND NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN

CPD P.O
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 27, 2007

You are gone but not forgotten. We miss you. Hope to see you in the next more peaceful life. God be with you Rich.

John James O'Brien
Nephew

October 4, 2006