Say Tim,
Most of our shift stopped by this morning and met your wonderful family. I was especially honored since I've heard so much about them from you, but I never had the pleasure of meeting them. Maryann is such a positive lady and managed to laughingly share stories about you even through these difficult times. I hope you regain your ability to come to work soon as I know you will. The 1102 beat is not the same anymore since you've been away on your forced vacation. It was good knowing you would always be working that beat especially since we are on the same RDO's. I just want to let you know that my family holds you and yours in our prayers. A speedy recovery to you my friend and God Bless! Beat 1100, B.U.
Tim,
Stopped by today with the rest of midnights. I know you are worried about all the kids hanging out at the Wendy's on Rand Road. Don't..... I'll take care of it. I know you are a closet NASCAR fan, so I'll be sure to save the newspaper clippings so you will know who won the Daytona 500 today. Just remember NASCAR fans don't try to crash their cars on purpose. Get better soon. I don't think we can keep the north side under control with out ya! J.B.
Tim,
Just want you to know that I miss having you behind me every night in roll call. The Cubs are starting up now so get excited! (Ha ha ha) My family is here for you and are praying for your family. R.C.
Hi Tim,
Yeah, what they all said! Just wanted you to know you're in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family. I just got back to mids, and after 2 days, I miss having you on our shift. You are a "glue" guy. The kind that holds a shift together. I hope you recover quickly and fully. I know after 20 + years, it might be tempting to just run out the clock, but we want you back shifted up with us. J.S.
Hey Tim,
Well it's been several days now and the news is you're doing remarkably better. They attribute that to the incredible shape you are in. I have stopped by a couple times and sat with your family. You have wonderful children. We have been talking with them about school and they are incredibly smart. You and Maryann should be very proud. The men and women who love you keep on stopping by. The foot traffic never stops. They keep on coming and praying and bringing donuts and bagels.
The PD has been busy. This last half week we have had several major incidents occur. They announced the new commanders and unofficially, where they are all being transfered to. I worked a double yesterday. The phone never stops ringing on day shift. Almost every call was inquiring about you and wishing you well and offering to help in anyway. Politicians, cops, citizens, firemen, PW people, business owners and many more call everyday. Everyone wants to "circle the wagons" around you and your family. It's truly amazing how many people know you and those that don't still offer prayers and help.
You are going to have to pick out a new favorite squad car. Yours is broke and beyond repair (by a little). I know you liked the old computer too and rumor has it CIB is going to be experimenting with new squad laptops. I hope they work. We are keeping your beat covered for you too. The guys want to work in it while you're gone. It's like an honor to them.
The weather has been Siberian like. It was -11 on the bank clock at 3 AM on the 18th. Wind chill was -37. It's cold out. The White Sox are making some changes. Too many to list here. The South Side World Champs will be starting spring training soon. Go White Sox! I think you'll be waking up soon to watch the games. Sleep and rest well. We are willing to help and do whatever it takes to get you home soon. M.K.
This was 4 days after my husband's crash and people keep streaming in and talking and writing. It's funny how much you learn about someone you have lived with for so long by getting a glimpse into his other life. The life he went to on the job every night, working with the men and women on his department. As my husband lay in a coma fighting for his life, we all got to see a whole different side of him. It was pretty amazing! To be continued tomorrow.
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