Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Patrolman Olson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 13, 2023

My Family History, Grandfather was a Cantwell, John. Brother to Helen and Lauretta. I became an Officer in 1968, Marilyn was a Lieutenant, cousin to my mother. I retired in 2004, Lieutenant of Police.

Retired Lt. Dennis J. McGuire
CPD- My grandfather was brother to Helen and Lauretta Cantwell

January 27, 2023

My grandmother, Helen Cantwell Andraschko, was engaged to Patrolmen Olsen at the time of his murder in 1925. Her sister, Lauretta Olsen, was married to Patrolmen Olsen's brother, John Olsen, also a Chicago Policeman. Officer John Olsen's son (Harold) and daughter Marilynn Olsen O'Regan) were also Chicago police officers. At the time she retired, Marilynn Olsen O'Regan was Deputy Superintendent O'Regan, the highest ranking female officer at the time. Patrolmen Olsen is not forgotten and has lived on through all the family that has followed in his footsteps.

Jeanette Jurczak
Family

January 10, 2023

Thinking of Harold Olson’s family today, on the 97th anniversary of his death. He was a young man who was taken from us too soon. He may be long gone, but he is not forgotten.

Kelly Walsh
Patrolman Charles Walsh’s Granddaughter

June 13, 2022

Officer Olsen's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 12-29-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

December 29, 2018

My grandfather (Detective William Sweeney) was the officer who returned fire killing Mike “The Devil” Genna and arresting the hit men (murdering savages) Scalise and Anselmi whom Capone would later kill with a baseball bat at a black tie dinner. A Hollywood version of this killing is in the movie “The Untouchables”.

RIP officers Walsh and Olsen! My grandfather was bribed ($25,000) and when this was refused his apartment bombed but he testified nonetheless in order to see justice for these two fallen officers but Capone’s bribing of the jurists allowed the killers to go free.

Detective William Sweeney Grandson
Grandson to Detective William Sweeney

March 11, 2018

I was shocked to see Officer Olsen's picture - looks almost exactly like my dad. He had talked about Officer Olsen several times, Dad being a nephew. You are one of the reasons Dad became an Officer, and several other family members followed the tradition.
You may be gone but NOT forgotten. You are a hero, I wanted to pay my respects.

Carolyn Wyberg

July 24, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

November 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Olsen. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Although it has been 86 years since you ultimate sacrifice, the CPD will not allow you or your partner to be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

June 14, 2011

Rest in peace, hero. You will always be remembered.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

September 1, 2006

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 13, 2005