Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you officer Thomas Kelly, tonight in your honor we will have a outdoor roll call at 360 E. 44th because we will never forget your sacrifice and the suffering that your family and friends have had to live with all these years. RIP Hero!

Thank you god for saving his partner that night on 3 March 1970- Officer Thomas Neustrom we hope you are well sir.

Lt. S. Huffman 1st Watch - 2nd Dist
Chicago Police Dept -3MAR21

March 3, 2021

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service to this country. Always remembered.

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

March 3, 2020

Patrolman Kelly,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 3, 2020

My name is Thomas Kelly too. My father (deceased) was a Chicago policeman too. Like you Officer Kelly, I am a graduate of St. Rita High School ('67). I just wanted to say that you are a credit to the name Kelly, a credit to St. Rita High School, and credit to the city of Chicago, and a credit to all law enforcement officers across the country.

May perpetual light shine upon you Officer Kelly.....God Bless you, and your family.

Thomas M. Kelly
St. Rita High School alums

March 29, 2017

Tommy, I hardly knew yah. I was a young boy, just 10 years old. My father still has the newspaper with you on the cover.

I came here today and found you. 5 honorable men died in Dallas yesterday.

Peace dear cousin, for you and your family, for now and every after.

Gary
Cousin

July 9, 2016

I worked with Officer Kelly and his partner Pat Crowley, who was killed in the line of duty on 1976 in Area#1 Task Force. They were great officers and great guys. They are surely missed.

FTO Joe Davenport
CPD Area#1 Task Force and Retired from the 2nd District

August 9, 2015

I had the honor of meeting a police horse in training in my Old Town neighborhood - being ridden by Officer Bob. The horses' name is Kelly - name after Patrolman Thomas Kelly. Officer Bob told me how all the horses are named for fallen officers. I came home and looked up Patrolman Kelly's story.
An amazing man who clearly made an impact on people and their lives.
I feel blessed to have meet Kelly and know the story behind his name.
Your family will be in prayers and thoughts. He's a beautiful horse name after a beautiful man and human being

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September 27, 2014

My late father (Joe Guarnieri) was Tommy's cousin. He grew up with him in the old 69th Street neighborhood, went to school with him at St. Mary's and entered the Chicago Police Department with him in 1966. He loved Tommy very much and always talked about him to me and my sisters with tremendous admiration. Tommy sacrificed his life every day making sure the citizens of Chicago could be a little safer. No greater sacrifice is there as far as I'm concerned. His life and legacy was and never will be forgotten by The Guarnieris.

Chris Guarnieri
Cousin-- (son of) Joe Guarnieri

February 3, 2014

OFFICER KELLY,
THE PAROLE BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY 15-0 TO KEEP YOUR MURDERER BEHIND BARS. ALSO, HE CANT COME UP FOR PAROLE FOR ANOTHER 5 YEARS. IT'S REDICULOUS THAT HE IS EVEN CONSIDERED FOR IT. GOD BLESS THE KELLY FAMILY!
SOME MAY FORGET WHAT HAPPENED BUT YOUR FAMILY NEVER WILL AND NEITHER WILL WE!

P.O T KUCHARSKI # 11902 012
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT

September 29, 2013

OFFICER KELLY,
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY IS STILL ,AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, FIGHTING TO KEEP YOUR MURDERER IN PRISON. YOUR BROTHERS AND YOUR NEPHEW
WERE AT THE LAST HEARING AND LET ME TELL YOU SIR THEY LOVE AND MISS YOU AS MUCH AS EVER. THEY WILL NEVER STOP.A MAN SAID THAT WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG YOU WOULD STICK UP FOR THE LITTLE GUYS THAT WERE BEING MESSED WITH. WELL YOUR FAMILY IS NOW DOING THE SAME FOR YOU AND YOUR POLICE FAMILY WILL CARRY THAT FIGHT WHEN THEY CANT ANYMORE. YOU STILL HAVE AN AMAZING IMPACT ON THE GUYS THAT YOU USED TO KNOW AND WORK WITH. I HOPE ONE DAY TO MEET YOU SIR,
AND MAYBE YOU CAN GATHER THE TROOPS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US AND CHEER US ON, WE CAN USE ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET. GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE KELLY FAMILY!

P.O.T.KUCHARSKI # 11902
CHICAGO POLICE DEPT

July 21, 2013

To the Kelly family I was a cop for 38 years and I too lost a family member to a sensless murder, my father. You never forget and it is both sad and happy, you remember the good times, but it seems the bad is always the bigger memory. I am writing a story for a news show regarding parole and how it should be weighed against the crime comitted. I am using Tom as an example so people realize that without people like him who put their lives on the line everyday we would have chaos! God bless you and your family.

Retired Sgt. Pete Koconis
Chicago Police Department

July 12, 2013

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

Officer 11169

April 27, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 10, 2012

It may have been 41 years since your ultimate sacrifice but it will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

March 10, 2011

The parole board did the right thing this week. Your killer is staying behind bars.
Please continue to watch over your fellow officers.
You are not forgotten.

Diane

July 30, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Many years have passed but you have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case as true heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol.

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

March 3, 2009

"There will always be three of us" Your brother, Bobby

Brother

May 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 3, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day and every day. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those officers still out on patrol. You are a true hero and have not been forgotten.

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

March 2, 2008

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 17, 2007

I graduated grammar school, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel with Tom. I have a picture of us dancing in our graduation program. Even in those formative years, Tom was a gentle young man and mature for his age. I have thought of him many times over the years and prayed for him and his family.
This website was sent to me by my cousin, who is a retired
Chicago Policeman. He doesn't know that I knew someone on
this Memorial site. I'm grateful for this opportunity 37
years later and 50th graduation anniversary. Sharon Bozzi

childhood fried

March 16, 2007

We, from the "Old Neighborhood" will ever forget you, or your Bravery. You are our Hero, and our inspiration.

Sgt. Kenneth Abels
CPD

May 12, 2005

While participating in the first annual run to remember, we fondly remembered you, our friend, who made the ultimate sacrifice so many years ago. May you rest in peace.

Denny and Mary Jane Kennedy

May 2, 2005

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 13, 2005