Officer Down Memorial Page

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

Officer 11169
April 27, 2012

He was like a big brother; always protective and there when needed the most. He will always be remembered and loved. I pray that his spirit will always be with the C.P.D. He was the true example of a professional!

Alondo Waters
Private Citizen
November 18, 2011

He was a good police Officer that helped us in the community. He would stop and talk to us about going to school. He will always be missed! Thanks you from the kids on 43rd Street!!

Tommy Waters
Citizen
November 18, 2011

Henry, you started as a neighbor-4859 w. 43rd st, a friend, then a fellow policemen. Though I now reside in Las vegas, you've been in my thoughs. You will never be forgotten!!

Retired, Eldgish Louis Waters
Chicago Police
November 9, 2011

Your professionalism and dedication to duty, which led to your ultimate sacrifice, in this case is one of the best ever. It should serve as an example of the professionalism of the CPD. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
June 7, 2011

A man I will never meet and have only heard about that has giving me and my family so much. Your End of Watch was 06.05.1968 but your memory and spirt is still alive through our family. You will never be forgot b/c you left the most precious gifts on earth. Two loving daughters that have kept your memory alive through our family. 4/27 I went through the worst tornado that has ever hit Tuscaloosa, Al and the first respoonders were law enforcement. I have a new found respect for the Brothers in Blue. I work in the criminal justice system and I respect the law even if I don't agree with it. Yesterday I watched a funeral procession for a fallen officer who's End of Watch was 05.21.2011 and I was so proud of how many people were standing on the side of the road paying their respects. No one understands the sacrifice the family gives when your loved one is a member of the Brother in Blue. Papa Pete I love you, missing you and will continue to keep your memory alive with future generations.

Love always,

Kiri R Simpson

Your loving granddaughter

Kiri R Simpson
Granddaughter
May 27, 2011

My brother Chris and I went to the Law Enforcement Memorial service in Belleville, Il. this past Tues. to honor our dad Jack R. Armstrong who was killed in the line of duty April 25, 1968. The same man who killed our dad also killed Patrolman Peeler. It has been 42 yrs. ago but they will never be forgotten for their brave service. I have thought of Patrolman Peeler's family over the years wondering how they are and praying that they have had a good life. When in Washington D. C. for the memorial service a few years ago I found Patrolman Peeler's name on the wall along with my dad's name and so many countless others. May we always remember them not only for their service but for their devotion to family and friends.

Jacquelyn Armstrong McCormick
May 13, 2010

Jacquelyn Armstrong McCormick
May 13, 2010

41 years since you were taken away from your family
we have not forgotten your sir.
rest in peace.
your sacrifice has not and will never be forgotten.

-the Men and WOmen of the Northeastern Illinois University Police Dept.

Anonymous
June 6, 2009

My memories of my father are short, but God gave us friends, family and a host of people that knew of my father and for that I am truly grateful, with all of their stories and fond memories it gave me an insight as to who my father really was a husband, father, friend and officer.

God has placed many people into my path of life who knew my father or who knew Of him, I often wonder how life would have been for us and then God told me that “I loved him more, this is why he is with me”.

Thank you Dad for the gift of life, I also thank the Officer down Memorial Page. This has allowed everyone to express their memories of my father Henry L. Peeler.

Thank you
Sherry L. Peeler

Sherry Peeler
Daughter
September 4, 2008

June 1968 I was in the 7th grade at Hearst School. At 10PM news anchor Fahey Flynn started his newscast with a breaking story about Officer Henry Peeler. I looked out my bedroom window and saw police officals walking to Pete's front door. His wife Judy often gave me rides to school in their little VW. It's been 40 years and I still think of him, Judy and their two daughters. I will never ever forget him. We lived at 4875 W. 43rd St. My father like Pete was Chicago PD.

Don Richardson
April 29, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DECICATED SERVICE,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER IN THE 007TH DISTRICT.THE ENGLEWOOD RANGERS WILL MAKE SURE OF THAT.

P.O. JOSEPH M. CLARKE
CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
October 28, 2007

Our prayers and momment of thought is for Henry and his family on this day. RIP-your sacrifice and that of your family to make Chicago a better place is not in vain.

citizen
June 5, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother, you will alwats be a hero in the eyes of us all.

Brother in Blue
Retired (IL)
June 5, 2007

A wondeful man who I will never incounter, who gave me life and a wonderful family.

Jordan Simpson
my grandfather
March 2, 2007

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

April 14, 2005

I am sorry for your loss.
-Chris Armstrong

December 16, 2003