Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Sergeant John E. "Jack" Penn

Bloomington Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, August 12, 1931

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Reflections for Detective Sergeant John E. "Jack" Penn

Det. Sgt. Penn,
On today, the 90th anniversary of of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bloomington.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 12, 2021

Rest in peace Detective Sergeant Penn.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 19, 2021

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 12, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 12, 2020

Detective Sergeant Penn's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 6-05-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

June 5, 2016

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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 Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 13, 2013

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Penn. Your sacrifice is not forgotten

Officer 11169

April 21, 2012

Det. Sergeant Penn, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

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

January 20, 2010

No one who has ever worn the badge will be forgotten, not as long as there is another to pin on a badge and carry on.

August 20, 2004

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