Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP. You are never forgotten.

PO retired
CPD 011th district

August 12, 2023

Patrolman Karl,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 12, 2023

Thank you all for the kind words sent to my grandfather, my name sake. Though I never met him, I am honored to share his name and very thankful to CPD for recognizing him and others that have fallen in the line of duty.

James G. Karl II
Grandson

January 5, 2021

Rest In Peace

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

Patrolman Karl's son Don passed away on August 01, 2016, nearly 73 years after his heroic actions led to his death. His son, who was only 9 years old when his father was killed in the line of duty, led a very active and successful life, passing away at 81 years old in Eau Claire, MI.
Don was born May 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL to James & Rose Marie (Janousek) Karl. He attended Marmion Military Academy and went on to receive his Bachelors in Business Management from DePaul University. On November 4, 1961 he wed Marie Alessio in Chicago, IL. Don worked in Sales Management in the Auto Industry for most of his life until he retired. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus for most of his life as well.
He had five children, Theresa Knizek, Kathryn (Tom) Altholz, Donald (Ana) Karl Jr., James (Kristin) Karl and Kevin Karl, and nine grandchildren and sister Susan Vismek, who survives today. May they rest together in heaven

Lt John Doherty
Chicago Police Department

August 12, 2019

Patrolman Karl,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 12, 2018

Patrolman Karl,
On today, the 73rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens Of Chicago. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 12, 2016

It has been 70 years since you made the ultimate sacrifice, but the CPD will never forget. thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

August 25, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70tg 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, Patrolman Karl. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Your name will now appear on the CPD Police Memorial adjacent to the Lake Front. You are a true hero. Thank you for your dedication to others and to law enforcement. You will never be forgotten.

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

August 12, 2010

Patrolman Karl,
It has taken 65 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 28, 2008

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Wisconsin L.E.O.

August 28, 2008

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

K9 Officer Pete Van Gessel

August 27, 2008