In a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by Illinois’ fallen heroes, Governor JB Pritzker has issued a directive through the Department of Central Management Services, urging all entities under the Illinois Flag Display Act to lower their flags to half-staff in observance of Memorial Day.
This poignant gesture honors not only the memory of those who have bravely served in the military but also pays tribute to the police officers, first responders, and other individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.
As the flags are lowered from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 27, 2024, it serves as a somber reflection of the lives lost and the debt of gratitude owed to these dedicated individuals.
Over the past year, Illinois has mourned the loss of numerous police officers and first responders who have valiantly served their communities. According to recent data, there have been 1,174 in the line of duty deaths. Multiple police officers and first responders have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty, underscoring the inherent risks faced by those who selflessly dedicate themselves to public service.
Additionally, Illinois has bid farewell to military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. Many brave men and women have laid down their lives in service to the nation, their courage and commitment forever etched in the annals of history.
As the flags fly at half-staff on Memorial Day, let us pause to honor and remember the fallen, their legacy serving as a beacon of inspiration and gratitude for generations to come.
En un solemne recordatorio de los sacrificios realizados por los héroes caídos de Illinois, el Gobernador JB Pritzker ha emitido una directiva a través del Departamento de Servicios de Administración Central, instando a todas las entidades bajo la Ley de Exhibición de Banderas de Illinois a bajar sus banderas a media asta en observancia del Memorial. Día.
Este conmovedor gesto honra no sólo la memoria de quienes han servido valientemente en el ejército, sino que también rinde homenaje a los agentes de policía, los socorristas y otras personas que han hecho el máximo sacrificio al servicio de sus comunidades.
Cuando las banderas se arrian desde el amanecer hasta el mediodía del lunes 27 de mayo de 2024, sirve como un reflejo sombrío de las vidas perdidas y la deuda de gratitud contraída con estas personas dedicadas.
Durante el año pasado, Illinois lamentó la pérdida de numerosos agentes de policía y socorristas que sirvieron valientemente a sus comunidades. Según datos recientes, ha habido 1.174 muertes en cumplimiento del deber. Múltiples agentes de policía y socorristas han perdido trágicamente la vida en el cumplimiento de su deber, lo que subraya los riesgos inherentes que enfrentan quienes se dedican desinteresadamente al servicio público.
Además, Illinois se ha despedido del personal militar que ha hecho el máximo sacrificio en defensa de su país. Muchos hombres y mujeres valientes han dado sus vidas al servicio de la nación, y su coraje y compromiso quedarán grabados para siempre en los anales de la historia.
Mientras las banderas ondean a media asta en el Día de los Caídos, hagamos una pausa para honrar y recordar a los caídos, y su legado sirve como un faro de inspiración y gratitud para las generaciones venideras.
Here is a list of Illinois fallen police officers:
Aquí hay una lista de policías caídos en Illinois:
Illinois Department of Conservation – Division of Law Enforcement
Springfield, IL
13 Fallen Officers
O’Fallon, IL
1 Fallen Officer
Tamaroa, IL
1 Fallen Officer
West Chicago Police Department
West Chicago, IL
3 Fallen Officers
West Chicago, IL
3 Fallen Officers
West Chicago Police Department
West Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: Monday, April 20, 1992
Cause: Vehicular assault
Reserve Officer Raymond G. Wilson
West Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: Sunday, July 25, 1965
Cause: Gunfire
West Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: Friday, April 29, 1921
Cause: Gunfire
Total Line of Duty Deaths: 1,174
- Accidental 2
- Aircraft accident 3
- Animal related 6
- Assault 37
- Automobile crash 95
- Bomb 5
- COVID19 21
- Drowned 8
- Duty related illness 9
- Electrocuted 4
- Explosion 1
- Exposure to toxins 1
- Fall 13
- Fire 1
- Gunfire 656
- Gunfire (Inadvertent) 39
- Heart attack 43
- Hypothermia 1
- Motorcycle crash 71
- Stabbed 25
- Struck by streetcar 1
- Struck by train 17
- Struck by vehicle 42
- Vehicle pursuit 29
- Vehicular assault 44
Total Deaths by Month
- January 94
- February 79
- March 67
- April 106
- May 96
- June 96
- July 111
- August 108
- September 109
- October 106
- November 104
- December 98
Total K9 Line of Duty Deaths: 18
