Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Det. Sgt. Birns,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 16, 2024

Thank you for your service and please know that no passage of time will ever erase you sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

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

July 16, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

July 16, 2018

Detective Sergeant Birns's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 5-15-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

May 15, 2018

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Detective Sergeant Birns. Your valor and dedication was appreciated.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 16, 2017

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

Officer 11169

April 30, 2012

It may have been 97 years since your ultimate sacrifice but the C PD will not forget. As a fellow detective I salute your sacrifice and your service to the department.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

July 17, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 86th 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 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 16, 2010

Almost a century has passed since your EOW. You have not been forgotten as your name now appears on the wall at the new Chicago Police Memorial and Park on the Lake front. It is a peaceful and beautiful place and you deserve the honor of having your name eternally there for all to see along with you fallen brothers and sisters. You are a true hero.

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

May 27, 2007