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Kelly Commemorates Fallen Illinois Officers at Memorial

May 8, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, honored fallen Illinois police officers following a memorial ceremony at the state Capitol Thursday.

“The brave and selfless individuals who risk their health and safety each and every day to protect our communities and our families all too often pay the ultimate price for their courage,” Kelly said. “Those who we honor here today have proven that courage beyond any question and, because they cannot, it falls to those of us who remain to take up the torch and continue to live lives full of the values of service and character that they showed us.”

Kelly is a Chicago firefighter who was appointed to the General Assembly in 2021 before being elected to a full term in 2022. During his time in office, he has been a tireless advocate for first responders and other public servants.

“Families across Illinois sleep safely because the families of these heroes have painful holes where their loved ones used to be,” Kelly said. “We must never forget, or neglect to honor, the sacrifices of our first responders.”

NameOrganizationEnd of Watch
Officer Nicholas KozakForest Park Police Dept.11-27-2021
Officer James R. SvecChicago Police Dept.12-08-2021
CBP Canine Officer Jeffrey P. Dela CruzU.S. Customs and Border Protection12-23-2021
Officer Jose M. HuertaChicago Police Dept.12-23-2021
Detective Joseph A. TripoliChicago Police Dept.1-3-2022
Deputy Sheriff Michael J. QueeneyWill County Sheriff’s Office1-8-2022
Officer Brian Romel ShieldsAurora Police Dept.1-11-2022
Deputy Sheriff Joseph R. TinocoCook County Sheriff’s Office1-13-2022
Sergeant Kenneth J. Thurman Sr.Aurora Police Dept.1-19-2022
Deputy Sheriff Brian J. NortonFord County Sheriff’s Office2-5-2022
Officer Brian L. SemberOttawa Police Dept.4-3-2022
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas D. WestKnox County Sheriff’s Office4-29-2022

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