Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Jenista,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cicero.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 11, 2024

Attended a Memorial Service for a Friend George Jenista today in Granbury,Tx. Learned that his Father had been an Officer in Cicero and had been killed in the line of duty! Hit home as I am a retired Officer ( Arlington TX PD) . Rest in Peace Brother! You would be proud of your Son George. I'm sure You Welcomed him home!

Jesse Chavez, Officer
Arlington, TX

December 18, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother.

Former Cicero Police Officer 1992-2002

Special Agent Victor Filipek
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

May 25, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

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

July 11, 2020

I was born 11 years after your death. I was a motorman with the CHP. I understand your love for your work and every day riding was a complete joy. God bless you and your family and our hearts and minds will always remember you. Semper Fi Motorman.

State Traffic Officer 7185 and United St
California Highway Patrol/SLA Area 530

July 11, 2019

Thank you for your service & may you continue to Rest In Eternal Paradise

Police Officer Elizabeth Gamez
Cicero Police Dept.

August 22, 2018

Officer Jenista's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 9-14-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

September 15, 2016

Rest in Peace, Patrolman Jenista. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 1, 2012

This webpage allows us to always remember your ultimate sacrifice despite the passge of 77 years. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas M Downes
Chicago

July 12, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the seventy-sixth 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 11, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 15, 2008

Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten.

Motor Officer D.Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

July 11, 2006

We will not let you be forgotten...rest in peace, my brother

Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illinois

September 1, 2003