Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Fitch,
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. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 24, 2024

This is my Great Grandfather. My grandpa was the baby of the family and this happened when he was just two years old. He was the namesake as well, Austin James Fitch. The death of Austin Levi was definitely felt throughout the generations. We were so honored he received a star and this helped us to heal as a group. Many thanks to the Chicago Police Department. And thank you for all of the blessings left here for our family.

Allison Austin
Great Granddaughter

September 18, 2024

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

September 8, 2023

We will be talking about Motorcycles crashes sustained by LEO's on our TV show on May 7th 2019, May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and will air live at 1900hrs on channel 21 in the Chicago area. You can stream it live at www.cantv.org/live anywhere in the world. God Bless the family of this Officer

Patrick J. Jones Retired Aux Lieutenant
Elmwood Park

May 3, 2019

Officer Fitch's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 5-28-18 to remember and honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
Richton Park Police (IL)

May 28, 2018

Wow! What a shame to leave a wife and six children behind. Rest in peace Officer Fitch. Your honor and bravery will be duly noted. One reflection in over one-hundred years. I know the brave men and women wearing the checkerboard hats can do better. This brave soul was one of your own.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2018

Hi, I am writing on behalf of Nancy Ball, his granddaughter.

She had known he had died while riding a motorcycle in performance of his duties, but never received a gold star.

Her father, Austin Levi Fitch, was one of the 6 children Officer Fitch left behind.

He grew up to be a metallurgist and had 3 daughters. Due to his occupation, he was deemed important to the war effort and was not drafted in World War II.

Thank you for posting this memoriam page.

Sincerely,
Justice Carmon
for Nancy Ball [nee Fitch]

Rev. Justice Carmon
Friend of Granddaughter

April 5, 2018