Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Uncle Jim, We're all going down to the Chicago Police Memorial Dedication on Sept. 18, 2006. Your name is down there and we will be present to honor you. Funny, after all these years we just can't let go....your death shook this family. The killers have suffered because of that and strongly feel the wrath of the Severin Family. Another parole hearing will be in the spring of 2007. As one of our family traditions, we are ready to fight. All your nieces and nephews will be there, side by side....we keep your honor by keeping both of them in prison.

Jeanne
Niece

September 8, 2006

You and Officer Rizzato will never be forgotten for the sacrifice you both made that day. My prayers are with your relatives as they continue to keep the animals that tore apart your families in jail.

Brother in Blue (ret)

August 10, 2006

I salute you for your bravery as the area you voluteered to walk through was and still is a war zone. You will never be forgotten and are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

Bob Gordon

July 17, 2006

Well Jim as the anniversary of that fateful night draws near, I remember so well running into you in the old 18th District parking lot. You were coming in and I was leaving.
We spoke too briefly and didn't have time to go for coffee.
I never saw you again. I always have time for coffee NOW.
I knew you for so many years from the time you were a young detective in Area 5 and I was the typist. Miss you. I also miss your brother Bill who tirelessly kept the snipers from ever being paroled. I miss him too. Know that those here will keep up the good fight. Rest in peace.

Retired Lt. Cindy Pontoriero
Chicago Police Department

July 14, 2006

Hey Uncle Jim, We are coming up on the 36th anniversary of your murder. I wanted you to know that even with Dad's, (your brother's), death, all of us kids are still lined up for the continued fight to oppose parole for your killers. With Dad's passing we have truly has passed the torch of your memory to the second generation, my generation. We will never forget you, we will always honor you...may you continue to rest in peace, please give my Dad a hug and tell him that he is missed terribly. Love Jeannne

Jeanne
Niece

July 12, 2006

TO DANIEL JURKOWSKI: I HOPE YOUR FATHER REALIZES THE HERO THAT HE IS ALSO, RISKING HIS LIFE TO RETRIEVE TWO COMRADES, KNOWING THE DANGER. HE SHOULD BE PROUD. I SURE SALUTE HIM, AND I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD LET HIM KNOW THAT. THANKS

TO SERGEANT SEVERIN: REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 23, 2005

Hello ,My father (then )officer dennis jurkowski had left the playground to get a couple cans of pop about 15 seconds before the fatal shooting, upon hearing the fire not knowing if it was too late insisted on driving the squad car through a hail of gunfire two retrieve the fataly wounded officers.I would appreciate any information or newspapers anyone might have , LT.Dennis Jurkowski died on NOV.23 1997

officer daniel jurkowski
security agency

June 11, 2004

A memorial to you and Officer Rizzato will soon grace the (new) 018 District station---testimony that you are not forgotten and evidence that we will never let you walk alone.

Sgt Al (018)
Chicago Police Dept.