Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, December 26, 1977
Thomas Raymond Gesiorski
Police Officer Thomas Gesiorski suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a shots fired call.
Upon arriving at the scene, he and his partner carried the shooting victim down three flights of stairs and then transported him to a hospital in their patrol wagon. Officer Gesiorski collapsed a short time later.
Officer Gesiorski had served with the Chicago Police Departmetn for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsAs part of the Blue Courage program hosted by the Norte Dame College Police Department, South Euclid, Ohio, Thomas was remembered as part of the reflections portion of the training. We appreciate his sacrifice to his community and remember him today.
Chief Jeffrey Scott
Notre Dame College Police Dept.
July 8, 2015
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